Lower Division Admission Requirements

First-time in college (FTIC) freshmen considered for admission into the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences must present proof of having met the following criteria:

Graduation from high school ranking in the upper half of their graduating class. An official transcript or GED certificate must be sent directly from the high school to the Howard University Office of Admissions showing courses pursued, grades earned, rank in class, and proof of graduation.
A minimum score of 500 mathematics and 500 verbal on the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) or an equivalent score of 20 on the American College Test (ACT)
All students admitted as freshmen must have completed the following high school units with a grade C or better:
English, 4 units
Mathematics, 3 units (to include Algebra 1, Algebra II, & Geometry, Trigonometry or Calculus)
Biology, 1 unit
Chemistry, 1 unit
Upper Division Admission Requirements

Admission to the Upper Division program is competitive and restricted to the fall semester of each year. The program has limited enrollment and applicants who meet lower division requirements are not guaranteed admission. Lower Division students enrolled at Howard University who meet the admission criteria will receive first preference in the selection process.

Upper Division students in the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science complete their clinical training in the senior year at affiliated clinical sites in hospitals or other approved facilities. To ensure the safety of patients and the confidentiality of patient information, most clinical sites require students to pass a background check and drug screen prior to their placement at the clinical site. While neither the background check nor the drug screens are requirements for admission to Howard University and Department of Clinical Laboratory Science You should be aware that failing this requirement will affect your clinical placement and your completion of the program.

For acceptance into the Upper Division of the Clinical Laboratory Science program, students must fulfill the following requirements:

Submission of an Upper Division application
Completion of required prerequisite courses with a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and a cumulative science grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
A minimum grade of C in all prerequisite science and mathematics courses
Two letters of recommendation
Personal interviews with the Clinical Laboratory Science Admissions Committee A score of 90 on the Internet based (IBT) Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for applicants whose native language is not English Note: in lieu of the TOEFL, applicants may submit results from IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with an overall score of a 6.5.