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How to Apply

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UNMC’s College of Allied Health Professions has partnered with UniCAS, a central application service, to collect and manage applications to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Degree Advancement Option (BSMLS DAO). Applicants will now apply through the UniCAS applicant portal.

Application Instructions and Frequently Asked Questions will help guide you through the application process.

Applicants to the BSMLS DAO must have a completed application to be considered for admission. All application materials must be sent to UniCAS or uploaded to the application. A completed application contains the following:

UNMC CAS application

UNMC's College of Allied Health Professions communicates with applicants via email, so please provide a valid email address on your application and adjust your email settings to allow mail from unmc.edu. Be sure to review each of the topics below so you know what's required.

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Application Fee – $60

If you are interested in applying for an application fee waiver, please see this form. If you feel that you fit the parameters of the waiver, please return the completed form with the noted documentation to cahpadmissions@unmc.edu at least a week before the deadline (refunds will not be granted after submitting the application). Once received, it will be reviewed and a waiver/ coupon code will be sent if you are eligible.

Personal Narrative/Essay

Narrative/essay stating your interest in completing an advanced degree, particularly stressing your professional goals and motivation for seeking the degree. This will be within the questions section of the application.

Evaluations

One evaluation/recommendation is required. Applicants will provide the email address of their evaluators/recommenders. Evaluators/recommenders will submit their evaluations/recommendations online.

Preceptor Agreement Form & Resume

Please select a preceptor and request that they read and sign the preceptor/proctor agreement form. Upload the completed form and a copy of the Preceptor’s resume/CV. If you plan to use a separate proctor, please upload Proctor Agreement and your Proctor’s resume/CV to UniCAS as well.

Review Computer Requirements

Review Computer Requirements.

Transcripts

Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended to:

UNMC
PO BOX 9140
Watertown, MA 02471

IF YOU ARE SENDING A TRANSCRIPT BY UPS, FEDEX OR ANY OTHER SERVICE OTHER THAN USPS, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

UNMC Transcript Department
311 Arsenal Street, Suite #15
Watertown, MA 02472

Please note that overnight mail MUST be delivered to UNMC during our hours of business, which are Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. We cannot receive materials which arrive outside of these hours at our street address.

It is strongly suggested that transcripts be requested no later than two weeks before the deadline to allow for processing.

UNMC’s College of Allied Health Professions communicates with applicants via email, so please provide a valid email address on your application and adjust your email settings to allow mail from unmc.edu.

For application information such as application open dates and submission deadlines, visit the BSMLS DAO homepage.

State Regulatory Authorization

The University of Nebraska monitors developments in state laws in every state. The University of Nebraska is currently authorized, licensed, exempt, not subject to approval, or is permitted to accept students for programs in most states. To see a complete list of states, please visit NU Online.