Admission and Application
Application Process
The Admissions Committee considers as much information as possible when evaluating an applicant's qualifications for the study and practice of clinical laboratory science.
To apply to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences program:
To access the SHP Application form and Recommendation Letter form, visit the Office of the Registrar, UT Health Science Center at Houston
Note: on the UTHSCH Website you will need to select MD Anderson School of Health Sciences from among the eight schools listed.
Submit an application, transcripts, and recommendation letters by April 1: For more general admissions information, visit the Admissions section of the SHP Student Catalog:
Preparing your application
Prospective applicants should review the Applicant Worksheet for an overview of the requirements.
The application should include:
- Transcripts
- Completion of a personal statement
- Reference letters
- Relevant work experience may also warrant consideration.
- Completion of the Elsevier HESI assessment examination no later than March 1 of the application year.
The "Applicant Worksheet" contains instructions and links to registration for the HESI assessment exam. Note: If difficulties arise when registering to take the HESI assessment exam, contact HESI Elsevier customer support at 800.222.9570 or visit the Support Portal at evolvesupport.elsevier.com
What is the HESI exam?
This exam covers an applicant’s understanding of mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge and grammar, with additional sections that evaluate learning styles. Minimum scores required: 75% in each of the following sections: mathematics, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge and grammar. Applicant is allowed to sit for the exam a maximum of two times. ($32 for exam plus fee for test center). Exam scores cannot be more than 2 years old at the time of the application. NOTE: Schedule the exam at an early date in order to allow time to retake it if necessary.
Complete an interview, by invitation of the Program Director. A final decision on acceptance is made after this interview. The purpose of the interview is two-fold: It enables you to ask questions in order to evaluate the program for your needs and it gives the program personnel a chance to weigh such factors as your motivation and interpersonal skills.
The number of students accepted into this two-year program each year is limited, with selection made on a competitive basis.