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Academic Accelerator - Bachelor of Science - Medical Laboratory Science

University of Utah

Salt Lake City campus — Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
August 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 34,420
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

Program Description The Academic Accelerator Program (AAP) is a balanced first-year program for international students with good English-language skills. It supplements immersive classes taught in English with just the right amount of support. Students in the Academic Accelerator receive: The right amount of support for their academic and English-speaking needs A full year’s worth of college credits Access to courses exclusively for international students English-language help with words they need to know for their classes A mix of classes with international and U.S. students Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) perform laboratory analyses on blood and body fluids. Results of these analyses are used by physicians in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and preventing diseases. Medical Laboratory Science students at the University of Utah gain the knowledge and technical skills needed to work in a modern diagnostic laboratory. Accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), the MLS curriculum consists of courses in urinalysis, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, immunohematology (blood banking), hematology, laboratory operations, molecular diagnostics, education, and research design. Students will learn appropriate procedures to collect, process, and analyze biological specimens, to properly maintain laboratory equipment and instruments, and to support health care providers in the interpretation of laboratory findings. Skills and knowledge obtained in the first year of professional coursework are further developed through clinical rotations in local clinical laboratories during the final year of study. Graduates of this exciting program are prepared for a number of careers in science and medicine that make a difference in the lives of others.
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Field of study
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 34,420
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
August 2027, August 2028, August 2029
Application deadline
15 July 2027
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Salt Lake City campus

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

201 Presidents Circle

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

OPT and STEM OPT eligibility depend on maintaining F-1 status and on the program. A program counts as STEM only when its CIP code is on the official STEM list — not because its name sounds technical.

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About the Institution

The University of Utah is dedicated to innovation, quality of life, and creating global leaders. Located in Salt Lake City—a recognized hub for business growth and career opportunity—the University of Utah offers more than 100 areas of study with top programs in entrepreneurship, business, STEM, law, and game design. Get ready to join a diverse and engaged community situated in the beautiful and rugged Wasatch Mountains, where you will find the resources and encouragement to achieve your educational and professional goals. Why the University of Utah Flexibility: With the U.S. academic model, y...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.