The Labcorp School of 
Medical Laboratory
Science – Michigan

Enroll in a unique hands-on program to gain the skills needed for
working in a clinical diagnostic laboratory as a medical
laboratory scientist.

Application and Admission
The Labcorp School of Medical Laboratory Science – Michigan offers two 6-person cohorts: one starting in the summer (July) and one starting in the winter (January). We recommend starting your application process approximately one year before your anticipated Clinical Program start date. 

Application materials and deadlines
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At a high level, the application materials for our program include the following:

  1. The MTIMPM Clinical Practicum Application: Due August 15th 
  2. Official university/college transcripts: Due August 15th
  3. Two handwritten essays: Due August 15th 
  4. Three recommendations using the MTIMPM Recommendation Form: Due September 15th (an extension is possible)
  5. A scheduled interview: Completed by September 30th 
  6. The MTIMPM Student Match Registration Form (after your scheduled interview): Postmarked by October 5th  
  7. Notification timeline: Early November
1. The MTIMPM Clinical Practicum Application

When applying to the Labcorp School of Medical Laboratory Science – Michigan, you must submit several forms to our program. These forms are posted on the Medical Technology Internship Matching Program of Michigan (MTIMPM) website under Students > Applicant Forms. You will start with the following:

  • Student Application Form 
  • Student Academic Course Plan
  • Essential Functions (read-only; not required to sign/return)
MTIMPM Clinical Practicum Application Tips:

  • Complete all sections legibly
  • Your “current address” is used for correspondence
  • Please provide an e-mail address that you frequently check
  • List all previous and current educational institutions attended. Attach an additional page if necessary. (Failure to list all institutions attended can cause a delay in processing or the denial of the application.)
  • Please read, complete and sign the Statement of Acknowledgement section. (Failure to do so may cause a processing delay or denial of application.) 
2. Official university/college transcripts

You must request an official copy of your transcript(s) from each college or university you attended. Your transcript(s) must be emailed or mailed to us by August 15.

Amy Kolbe, Education Coordinator
Labcorp School of Medical Laboratory Science – Michigan
19251 Mack Ave. Suite 101
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
[email protected]
Important Notes:

  • Individual semester grade report(s) or credit transfer report(s) are not acceptable substitutions for transcripts. Applicants with transfer credits from another institution must submit a separate copy of each transcript. 
  • For a BS degree, you must have the degree and date received indicated on the transcript. 
  • Students with a foreign baccalaureate degree must include a transcript evaluation from an acceptable evaluation agency (see the FAQs below).
  • Please list all courses in progress or planned on the “Student Academic Course Plan” form on the MTIMPM’s Applicant Forms webpage.
3. Two handwritten essays

Use a separate piece of paper for each essay question. Please use your own handwriting. Typed essays are not accepted. 

Essay 1: Describe your personal and professional goals. Identify the values that have influenced your development as a person and as a professional. 
Essay 2: Identify the individual(s) and the educational and life experiences that have led you to choose a medical laboratory science career. 
Please complete, sign, and mail your MTIMPM Clinical Practicum Application, two essays, and the Student Academic Course Plan in one envelope to our program by August 15th.
Amy Kolbe, Education Coordinator
Labcorp School of Medical Laboratory Science – Michigan
19251 Mack Ave. Suite 101
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
If you are an independent student applicant (from out-of-state or from a non-participating university): mail your application packet to: 

MTIMPM 
1140 Abbott Rd. #4054
East Lansing, MI 48826
4. Three recommendations
Three recommendations are required from the following:
  • One from a science instructor (chemistry, biology, or clinical laboratory science)
  • One from a science advisor 
  • One from a current or former employer or a clinical laboratory science advisor

Your recommenders must use the MTIMPM’s Recommendation Form. While we will accept late recommendations, please ask your recommenders to email or mail their forms by September 15th, if possible. 
By email:

Amy Kolbe [email protected]

Ask your recommenders to please include your full name in the email’s Subject Line.
By mail:

Amy Kolbe, Education Coordinator 
Labcorp School of Medical Laboratory Science – Michigan
19251 Mack Ave. Suite 101
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
5. A scheduled interview
If your application materials meet our requirements and demonstrate your qualifications, our hospital coordinator/education coordinator will contact you to schedule an interview. Your interview must be completed by September 30.
A staff member meets and applicant and shakes hands.
6. The MTIMPM Student Match Registration Form
(only submitted after your interviews)
After your interview(s), you will rank your preferences for joining an MTIMPM-Participating Hospital-Based Clinical Practicum Program. The MTIMPM website provides a description of this confidential, computer-matching process and specific instructions for participation. 
Use the Student Match Registration Form found on the MTIMPM’s Applicant Forms webpage. 

  • Students applying through your University advisor: After your interviews, complete and submit the MTIMPM Student Match Registration Form and $10 Fee (payable to MTIMPM) to your University advisor by the date s/he specifies; your advisor must postmark all student applications no later than October 5. 
  • Independent students: After your interviews, complete and submit the MTIMPM Student Match Registration Form and $10 Fee (payable to MTIMPM) to the MTIMPM Administrator. This must be postmarked no later than October 5. 

The Student Match Registration Form and $10 check/money order payable to MTIMPM are sent to:

MTIMPM

1140 Abbot Rd, #4054

East Lansing, MI 48826
7. Notification timeline

Applicants will be informed via email of their match results in early November. Please respond to your Clinical Practicum position placement within one week of receiving e-mail notification. If you are not matched, you will receive an email from the MTIMPM.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please email Amy Kolbe for program information or Hailey Westrick for accreditation information.
What are the requirements to apply?
Applicants must fulfill the following before starting the Clinical Program:

  • Completion of a baccalaureate degree or eligibility for a baccalaureate degree at the finish of the Clinical Program
  • Chemistry: 16 semester/24 quarter hours, including general chemistry
    • Three courses must include laboratory experience
    • One course must be organic chemistry, clinical chemistry, or biochemistry
  • Biology: 16 semester/24 quarter hours in biological sciences
    • Must include immunology, microbiology (including bacteriology), physiology or anatomy (content may be included in a general course)
  • Mathematics: 4 semester/6 quarter hours
  • Note: Survey Courses do not qualify as fulfillment of chemistry or biology pre-requisites; remedial mathematics courses will not satisfy the mathematics requirement. 
  • Additional Recommended Courses
    • Physics or Instrumentation
    • Chemistry- quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, instrumentation, clinical chemistry
    • Biological Sciences- medical microbiology, parasitology, mycology, virology, cell biology, human anatomy, genetics
    • Mathematics- statistics
    • General- computer science, management, finance, psychology
  • Degree Requirements
    • Non-degreed applicant must
      • Be enrolled in a Medical Laboratory Science curriculum
      • Fulfill the degree requirements prior to the start of the Clinical Program
    • Degreed candidates MUST have received a degree prior to the start of the Clinical Program
    • Degreed applicants where the degree is FIVE or MORE years old MUST update their academics by taking upper division courses such as Medical/Clinical Microbiology, Clinical chemistry/Biochemistry, Hematology, Immunohematology and Immunology earning a grade of 2.8 or better.
  • Academic Performance
    • Academic performance is evaluated in the three coursework areas of Science/Math, Medical Laboratory Science and Overall. Performance standards are as follows:
      • Preferred grade point averages are 3.0 or better (where 4.0=A)
      • Minimum grade point averages for consideration are 2.8
      • For probationary consideration grade point averages of 2.5-2.8
Can I apply with a foreign degree?
Individuals may be considered for admission to our program if they:

  • Possess a foreign baccalaureate degree in biological sciences or chemistry or a professional area (medical technology, pharmacy, dentistry, etc.)
  • Are enrolled in a United States college/university integrated medical laboratory science program or 
  • Are admitted to an accredited graduate program in a United States college/university whereby the college/university has accepted the foreign degree

Only those individuals who have completed their education in a foreign country and will not be awarded a United States baccalaureate degree from a region-accredited college/university are required to submit a transcript evaluation verifying a United States baccalaureate degree equivalency before consideration for admission. Obtain a Transcript Equivalency from one of the following acceptable evaluation agencies: 
World Education Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 5087
Bowling Green Station
New York, NY 10274-5087
(212) 966-6311
www.wes.org
Foundation for Intl. Services
505 5th Avenue South, Suite 101
Edmonds, WA 98020
(425) 248-2255
www.fis-web.com
Intl. Education Research Foundation, Inc.
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
Educational and Credential Evaluations, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
www.ece.org
How do I apply if I'm from out of state or a non-participating university?
If you are an “independent student” applicant from out-of-state or from a non-participating university, you should mail your application form directly to MTIMPM at 1140 Abbott Rd. #4054, East Lansing, MI 48826.
What happens if I have an incomplete and/or late application?
You are responsible for submitting the necessary documentation by the deadline. Application documentation received or postmarked after the deadline date is considered late. Incomplete and/or late applications are considered only after all completed and on-time applications have been processed and if a position remains open after the MTIMPM computer matching process. 
Do you offer advanced placement?
An admitted student may apply for advanced placement or credit for experience by submitting a written request as outlined in the Program Handbook. Prospective or enrolled students may contact us for details. 
What if I miss the application deadline?
If you miss this normal application timeline for a clinical practicum, you may submit an Off-Cycle Application and your name will be added to the Off-Cycle List. 
See: https://mtimpm.natsci.msu.edu/students/off-cycle-application-process.aspx 
What are the Technical Performance Standards and Essential Functions?
Technical performance standards and essential functions represent the non-academic requirements that students must possess with or without reasonable accommodations to participate in MTIMPM Hospital-Based Clinical Practicum Programs. Applicants must be able to affirm their ability to comply with the Technical Performance Standards/Essential Functions, with or without accommodations, as identified on the MTIMPM website.
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