Frequently Asked Questions

What if I already have a B.S. degree?

All students who are accepted into the CLS program at the University of Kansas Medical Center must satisfy our degree requirements for a B.S. in CLS. Students who already have a degree will receive a second degree.

Requirements and Process for Admission/Application to the Program

Everything needed for application can be found in the How to Apply section.

Costs of Program

The tuition is subject to change every year pending legislative action. The current tuition and fees for the program are published in the Timetable of Classes for the University of Kansas (www.timetable.ku.edu). Students enroll for 70-72 credit hours during the 2 years at the KUMC campus. There are additional campus privilege fees and laboratory fees that students also pay.

Living Arrangement Possibilities for Students

The KUMC campus does not have dorms. Students typically find housing in apartments in the metro area.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

All student loans must be obtained through KUMC and not your current school. (This includes students currently attending the KU-Lawrence campus). For student loan opportunities, assistance and forms please visit the KUMC Office of the Registrar Web site.

Program Starting & Ending Dates

The professional program has one intake of students per year in the fall semester (August) of each academic year. Students completing one concentration (clinical or molecular) will graduate in May of the second year. Students competing both concentrations will graduate in December of the second year.

Application Deadline

Applications received by December 15 are reviewed first. Applications will continue to be accepted until the class is filled.

Can I do a phone interview for out of state applications?

The Admissions Committee would consider that request.

Part-time Employment Possibilities

Students should consider carefully their academic load before accepting part-time employment, as the last two years are science-intensive. Students in the program are often able to find employment in local hospital and reference laboratories.

Health Insurance Opportunities

All students are required to have health insurance. The Student Admissions Office on this campus has information about acceptable insurance policies for students. You can contact them to determine the cost.

Official Uniform Requirements

Currently the students are required to wear plain-colored scrubs (without printed figures).

I am an international student from India and English is my primary spoken language. Am I required to provide English language proficiency exam scores?

Yes. Please see our requirements for international students on the eligibility page.