Medical Laboratory Technology

To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each MLT course to progress in the program.

Admission Checklist

The MLT Admissions Committee will select each year’s class from the pool of applicants who meet minimum admission requirements.  Any application with incomplete records will not be considered for admission.  The admission process is competitive, and completion of minimum requirements is not a guarantee of admission.  Priority consideration for admission will be given as follows:

1. In-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;

2. Out-of-district students who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework at MCC;

3. Mississippi residents who complete program prerequisites and/or general education coursework elsewhere;

4. Out-of-state students check with the Health Education Advisor for selection details and deadlines.

After program admission and prior to classes beginning, students must provide proof of immunization for MMR. A Drug Screening Test will be scheduled after classes begin.  A negative Mantoux Two-Step TB Skin Test (or equivalent) is required before students can enter the clinical practicum the second January in the program.

All students admitted into the program will be required to pay for fingerprinting and background checks, which will be performed after admission and prior to clinical practicum. These fees will be attached as registration fees.  There are certain convictions that will prevent an individual from being eligible to participate in clinical practicum.  If a student is unable to participate in clinical practicum, he/she will be dismissed from the program.  For additional information, please contact the health education advisor.

Students in the Medical Laboratory Technology Program must attend MCC full-time (12 or more semester credit hours).

*If taken prior to August 2022 CHE 1114 chemistry survey/lab may be supplemented for either CHE 1214 General Chemistry I/lab or PHY 2254 Physical Science II/lab. PHY 2244 Physical Science I/lab is not required in order to take PHY 2254 Physical Science II/lab.

MCC’s Medical Laboratory Technology program is a program that meets the education requirements for a medical lab technician and qualifies graduates to take a national certification examination. 

Determinations about whether the Medical Laboratory Technology program at MCC meets the state education requirements for US States, Territories, and the District of Columbia can be found here.