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Apply to Medical Laboratory Technology

To join this program, you must apply for admission. This moderately competitive program accepts 24 students every fall term. We usually receive about 40-50 applications for these spots. The selection process is based on a point system – see below.

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How to apply

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2. Application timeline

   Term you want to start	Apply to Medical Laboratory Technology
   Fall 2026	Application closed
   Fall 2027	Admission dates should be posted by December 2026

   Take prerequisites

   All prerequisites must be passed with a grade “C” or higher by the end of summer term. Prerequisites in progress during summer term will be given points for a C grade. Not all prerequisites are available at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ during summer term. We recommend completing prerequisites by the end of spring term when applying for the following fall.

   If you have met the core requirements of any prerequisite classes at another college, contact healthca@pcc.edu to have your transcripts unofficially evaluated. For questions about prerequisites, contact healthca@pcc.edu.

   • WR 121Z: English Composition
   • MTH 95: Intermediate Algebra (math prerequisites are changing beginning Fall 2027 – contact healthca@pcc.edu for planning)
   • CH 103, 105, and 106: Allied Health Chemistry (will also accept CH 221Z and 227Z, CH 222Z and 228Z, and 223Z and 229Z or equivalents. We will also accept CH 104 in place of CH 103 if taken prior to Fall 2026)
   • BI 121 and 122: Intro Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II (will also accept BI 231Z-233Z or BI 221Z-223Z or equivalent)
   • MLT 110: Introduction to Medical Lab Technology (we will also accept MLT 199G if taken in spring and summer terms 2025)

3. Check basic qualifications

   This program includes educational experiences in clinical and field environments. The Oregon Health Authority Public Health Division requires students in clinical and field environments comply with vaccination requirements. Clinical sites may have additional requirements, including . Applicants are also required to pass a criminal background check and drug screenings. For questions, contact healthca@pcc.edu.

4. Prepare for the application process

   The point system for admission includes an application, video response, and Health Sciences Reasoning Test (HSRT). The application process takes place in two phases:

   • Phase 1: applications and video responses accepted (dates to be determined). Applicants record a 5-minute video response to the prompt below and attach it to their application. Longer responses will only be watched until minute 5.
     • Prompt: the MLT program is an intense in-person program that can make it challenging for students to juggle class preparation, attending in-person classes, and finding time for sufficient studying along with personal commitments. The schedule below is representative of the typical course load in the program:
       • MLT 241: Immunohematology I
         • Lectures (in-person): Monday 9-11:50am
         • Lab (in-person): Monday or Tuesday 1-3:50pm
       • MLT 252: Hematology II
         • Lectures (in-person): Tuesday 9-11:50am
         • Lab (in-person): Wednesday or Thursday 1-3:50pm
       • MLT 261: Clinical Microbiology I
         • Lectures (in-person): Wednesday 8-11:50am
         • Lab (in-person): Thursday and Friday 1-3:50pm
       • In addition to the above schedule, students may also need to complete general education classes.
     • Response requirements: explain what time-management and self-care strategies you will use to stay on top of commuting, attending in-person classes, course prep, and study time of 3 hours per week for each course, alongside self-care and any other personal commitments. Address each of the above topics in your response. Make sure to support your statements with personal examples or relevant experiences. Include relevant academic, work, or volunteer experience that demonstrates your ability to be successful in a challenging program.
   • Phase 2: applicants who move to phase 2 will take the and have prerequisite grades evaluated (dates to be determined).

5. Submit application

   The application for Fall 2027 will be available here (dates to be determined): .

After you apply

You’ll be notified about your application status within one month after the close of the application period. Check your MyÄ¢¹½´«Ã½ email: all communication is done through your Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ email account.

If accepted into the program, you will be invited to a mandatory face-to-face orientation.

How are applicants selected?

Information on the point system for Fall 2026 admission will be available January 2026.