MLS Academic Advising
Whitney Stoddard
Takara Blamires
Takara serves as the director for the undergraduate MLS program.
She advises students who have been formally admitted to the MLS major.
Location: 27 S. Mario Capecchi Dr. Room 164, Salt Lake City, UT 84113
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, the pre-requisites for the program are listed in the MLS Pre-requisite List.
No, the MLS program requires in-person attendance.
- Full-time students can complete the professional program in as little as 18-24 months.
- Part-time students will need an additional year.
- Yes! It is a great major for students going into medicine, dentistry, and other health professions.
- Please be sure to meet with a Pre-Professional Advisor as well as a Pre-MLS Advisor.
- No, they can be in progress at the time you apply but must be completed before starting the program in the fall.
- Note that students may declare as a pre-MLS major at any time.
No, you must apply to the program and university separately. Apply to the U.
- The current cost of tuition and fees for the MLS program can be found under “Funding” on the MLS website.
- Tuition and fees can be estimated by semester using the Tuition Estimator.
Many free resources are available for all degree-seeking students at the university, visit the Campus Advising Solutions Student Resources page for more information. There are several how-to videos that are related to advising, registration, etc.
Application instructions are linked on the MLS undergraduate website each December for the upcoming cycle. Applications are due mid-February.
- Degree-seeking students are strongly encouraged to complete these requirements before starting the program in the fall.
- The quantitative intensive (QI) requirement will be fulfilled with MD LB 4200 during the professional phase of the program.
- GE/BS Petition Form
- Petition MLS pre-requisites- Contact a Pre-MLS advisor.
- Yes, applicants with a previous degree are eligible to apply for the post-baccalaureate program.
- The pre-requisites, GPA requirements, and application process are the same.
- Fill out the Post-Baccalaureate MLS Program form and/or schedule an appointment with a Pre-MLS advisor for more information.