Application
Admissions is competitive. Successful applicants will generally have GPAs ≥ 3.0. For questions or transcript evaluations, please contact either:
Lorraine Doucette, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM
ldoucette@som.umaryland.edu
Eileen Patton, MS, MT(ASCP)RM(AAM)
epatton@som.umaryland.edu
DMRT Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Applications for Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) and Hematology/Chemistry/Microbiology/Blood Bank In Person Categorical Programs are now being accepted.
The ALL NEW ON-LINE only Microbiology Categorical Certificate Program is available and has a separate application found below the MLS and In Person Categorical application.
DMRT applications must include the following items:
Application for Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program and IN PERSON Categorical Programs
- Complete the Admissions application for the MLS program and In Person Categorical Certificate Programs using this link: https://surfs.umaryland.edu/SIMS/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
- Complete the IN PERSON chemistry, hematology and microbiology categorical program Supplemental Application by using this link: DMRT Supplemental Application for MLS & In-Person Categorical Certificates
- Email the completed Supplemental Application to DMRTadmissions@som.umaryland.edu.
- The Courses in Progress section should include the semester when, and the location where, all remaining requirements will be completed. You must notify the DMRT in writing if there are any changes to the Courses in Progress content.
Personal Statement:
Personal statement of academic goals (Microsoft Word, not to exceed two typed pages double spaced) to be completed and emailed. Applicants should discuss:
- Academic goals and objectives
- Reason(s) for wanting to enter the field of medical laboratory science
- Strengths and weaknesses in coping with a rigorous science-based curriculum
- Any other information you believe is important for the Admissions Committee to know about you.
Evaluation Form:
All applicants applying to the DMRT MLS or IN PERSON Categorical Programs must submit two evaluations as follows:
- Professional Evaluation #1 should be a completed evaluation from an instructor of a science-based laboratory course, using the Evaluation form for MLS and In-Person Categorical Certificate Programs .
- Professional Evaluation #2 should be a completed evaluation from from a second instructor of a different science-based laboratory course OR from an employer using the Evaluation form for MLS and In-Person Categorical Certificate Programs.
Evaluation forms should be emailed to DMRTadmissions@som.umaryland.edu.
Evaluation Form:
- Must be completed directly by the individual providing the evaluation.
Transcript:
An official transcript from every institution where college-level credit was earned must be submitted to the DMRT from the Registrar’s Office. Official transcripts for courses completed after your application has been sent must be submitted either electronically or by mail within one month of the conclusion of the course.
Official electronic college transcripts (sent directly from the Registrar’s Office) may be submitted by email to DMRTadmissions@som.umaryland.edu or Official college transcripts (original paper copies in an envelope sealed by the College Registrar’s Office) may be submitted by mail to:
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Department of Medical and Research Technology
100 Penn Street, Allied Health Building, Room 435
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
In-State Status:
All applicants must complete the In State Status form. The link is on the left side of the main Admissions page below Tuition and Fees.
Submitting Your Application
In order to complete your application a non-refundable application fee of $63.00 is required.
Submit Application By Mail:
If payment is made by personal check, money order or bank check, please make it payable to the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND/DMRT and, at the time of application, mailed to:
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Department of Medical and Research Technology
100 Penn Street, Allied Health Building, Room 435
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Qualified applicants (with complete portfolios) will receive an invitation for a personal interview.
New and available Fall 2023
DMRT Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Application for ONLINE Microbiology Categorical Certificate Program.
Application:
For ONLINE Microbiology Categorical Certificate Program:
1. Complete the Admissions application for the Online Microbiology Categorical Certificate Program using this link: https://surfs.umaryland.edu/SIMS/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
2. Complete the ONLINE Microbiology Categorical Certificate Program Supplemental Application DMRT Application for Online Microbiology Categorical Certificate Program
3. Email the completed ONLINE Microbiology Categorical Certificate Program Supplemental Application to DMRTadmissions@som.umaryland.edu.
- Although a BS or BA degree is an ASCP requirement to be eligible for the M(ASCP) certification exam, some applicants may have courses they are taking in progress when the are applying for the program. The Courses in Progress section should include the semester when, and the location where, all remaining requirements will be completed. You must notify the DMRT in writing if there are any changes to the Courses in Progress content.
Evaluation Form:
All applicants applying to the DMRT ONLINE MICROBIOLOGY CATEGORICAL CERTIFICATE program must submit two evaluation forms as follows:
- Professional Evaluation #1 should be completed from an employer using the Evaluation form for Online Micro Categorical Certificate Program Applicant.
- Professional Reference #2 should be completed from an employer using the Evaluation form for Online Micro Categorical Certificate Program ApplicantEvaluation form for Online Micro Categorical Certificate Program ApplicantEvaluation form for Online Micro Categorical Certificate Program Applicant.
Evaluation forms should be emailed to DMRTadmissions@som.umaryland.edu.
Evaluation Form:
- Must be completed directly by the individual providing the evaluation.
Transcript:
An official transcript from every institution where college-level credit was earned must be submitted to the DMRT from the Registrar’s Office. Official transcripts for courses completed after your application has been sent must be submitted either electronically or by mail within one month of the conclusion of the course.
Official electronic college transcripts (sent directly from the Registrar’s Office) may be submitted by email to DMRTadmissions@som.umaryland.edu or Official college transcripts (original paper copies in an envelope sealed by the College Registrar’s Office) may be submitted by mail to:
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Department of Medical and Research Technology
100 Penn Street, Allied Health Building, Room 435
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
In-State Status form:
Although the tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state applicants, the registrar still requires this form to be completed. The link is on the left side of the main Admissions page below Tuition and Fees.
Submitting Your Application
In order to complete your application a non-refundable application fee of $63.00 is required.
Submit Application By Mail:
If payment is made by personal check, money order or bank check, please make it payable to the UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND/DMRT and, at the time of application, mailed to:
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Department of Medical and Research Technology
100 Penn Street, Allied Health Building, Room 435
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Qualified applicants (with complete portfolios) will receive an invitation for a personal or virtual interview.
Additional Information
COVID-19
In the academic year 2022-2023, UMB has returned to on-campus didactic and laboratory instruction, consistent with safety standards, local and regional health conditions, and guidance of public authorities. UMB may supplement on-campus instruction with online and virtual learning opportunities.
Submitting Foreign Coursework for Academic Evaluation
Applications and official transcript(s) from students who completed academic coursework (of the United States (except those students enrolled in a study abroad program through an American institution) mut be received in the Office of Admissions at least six months prior to the date of expected matriculation. Academic transcript evaluations completed by a recognized international credit evaluation service are required for all coursework completed outside of the United States (except those students enrolled in a study abroad program through an American institution). The preferred evaluation service for the DMRT is either:
English Proficiency Requirement
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of applicants who meet any of the following criteria:
- Applicant is classified by the Office of Records and Registration as an International Student
- Applicant completed the majority of his/her academic coursework at a college or university outside the United States, English-speaking Canada, United Kingdom (including Ireland), Australia, New Zealand or Commonwealth Caribbean.
EXCEPTION: Students who completed coursework abroad as part of an academic study abroad program sponsored by an American college or university at which they were registered as degree-seeking students will not be required to submit TOEFL scores as their native language is English.
- The minimum accepted TOEFL scores are 550 (written) or 80 (internet). Test results should be sent to the Office of Records and Registration: code number is 5944.
Additional Requirements for International Applicants
Financial Aid
Sources of financial aid include federal, state, institutional, and private funds. Students who qualify may take advantage of loans, grants, work-study and/or scholarships for funding. To learn more about financial aid and how to apply, please contact the University’s Office of Financial Aid at www.umaryland.edu/fin or call (419)-706-7347. Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be filed for financial aid consideration at studentaid.gov.
Tuition and Fees
See Tuition and Fees.
Application Deadlines
We will accept complete admission portfolios for the fall and spring admission cycles up to the Friday prior to Orientation Week each semester.
Applications are assessed on a competitive GPA admissions basis as well as a review of the applicant’s admission portfolio for each review period. Incomplete applications will not be processed.
The University of Maryland and all its branches and divisions subscribe to a policy of equal educational opportunities for people of all races, creeds, and ethnic origins.
The University is required by federal regulatory agencies to supply admissions and enrollment information by racial, ethnic, and gender categories. Provisions of the information are voluntary and will not be pursued to determine eligibility for admission. Program availability is subject to change.