Students who complete the medical laboratory science curriculum receive the Bachelor of Science degree with a major in medical laboratory science from the College of Arts and Sciences. The curriculum requires a minimum of 90 hours of credit which includes the foundations, perspectives, and connections requirements of the college and the University General Education Requirement prior to application for admission to a final year of study at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Knoxville (UTMCK). A grade of at least a C must be earned in each of the required chemistry, biology, and math courses. A bulletin describing the medical laboratory science program in detail may be obtained from Arts and Sciences Advising Services.

International students can study the Medical Laboratory Science at University of Tennessee Knoxville at its main campus in Knoxville , United States of America. This Bachelor degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on August 23, 2027.
About Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science at University of Tennessee Knoxville
Entry Requirements
An international student is someone who will attend college in the United States on a visa (including F-1, H-4, L-2). You will need the following items in order to complete your application:
Note: If you are an international student coming to UT on an exchange program (J-1 visa), your application process is different from the steps below.
Required
- Go Vols application or the Common Application
- $50 application fee (Fee waivers are not available to international applicants.)
- Official transcript(s)
- English proficiency
- Self-Reported Academic Record (SRAR) if you attend a high school in the United States
Optional
- Recommendation letters (academic, professional, or personal)
- Supporting statement
English Requirements
- PTEMin 53
- IELTSMin 6.5
- TOEFLMin 70
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science at University of Tennessee Knoxville
How to Apply for Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science at University of Tennessee Knoxville
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