Laboratory Lab results are too important to go anywhere else.

Program Highlights

• Now accepting applications for a 20-week structured Microbiology Technologist Program under the auspices of the Corewell Health School of Medical Laboratory Science NAACLS accredited program. (Includes a 1.5 week holiday break.)
  


• Available to internal Corewell Health Laboratory employees with one year clinical laboratory work experience or previously interviewed MLS applicants. (External candidates by invitation only.)

• Applicant must submit completed program application, official university transcript, essential functions, personal statements, faculty/employer recommendations and other documents as requested.
  


• Approved applicants will be invited to interview with the Admission Committee and Microbiology Faculty.
  


• Tuition: $5,000 (non-refundable) or sign 2-year work agreement tuition waiver.
  


• Start Dates: September 2023 (tenative).
  


• Program Hours: Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm (weeks 1-12); 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (weeks 13-18).

Admission Requirements

1. U.S. baccalaureate of science degree in Microbiology, Biology, or Molecular Pathology.


2. GPA of 2.8 or higher – both overall and in MLS discipline-specific courses.


3. Pre-requisite U.S. college course as defined by Admission Committee including:
   a. Required: General Microbiology with lab, Clinical
       Microbiology with lab, Parasitology, Molecular 
       Diagnostics & Body Fluids.
      Contact Program Director for course recommendations.
   


4. Strong, self-directed learner (organized, independent, self-study ability & resourceful).


5. Permanent U.S. resident or authorization to work in the U.S.


6. Good faculty and employer recommendations.


7. Previous work experience preferred.
   
   
8. Ability to pay $5,000 tuition (non-refundable) or sign 2-year work agreement tuition waiver.

Email completed application and other documents to Nancy.Ramirez@corwellhealth.org.

Required Forms

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For more information and complete details about the application and interview process, please contact:

Nancy Ramirez, M.S., MLS(ASCP)SH
Program Director, School of Medical Laboratory Science
Manager, Corewell Health East Education Programs

Corewell Health University William Beaumont Hospital 
3601 W. Thirteen Mile Road 
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073-6769 
Phone: 248-898-9079 
Email: Nancy.Ramirez@corewellhealth.org