
Melissa Jamerson, PhD, MLS(ASCP)
Chair
Associate Professor - Immunology and Immunohematology
Email: hrickomj@vcu.edu
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Affiliated Department(s): Medical Laboratory Sciences
Balancing education with the demands of everyday life can be challenging. That’s why our program – built on nearly 30 years of excellence – is designed with flexibility in mind. Whether you’re working, raising a family, or managing other commitments, our curriculum is uniquely designed to fit your schedule – allowing you to advance your education without compromising the other important parts of your life.
Prospective students wishing to learn more may contact Dr. Jamerson.
Chair
Associate Professor - Immunology and Immunohematology
Email: hrickomj@vcu.edu
Full bio for Melissa Jamerson, PhD, MLS(ASCP) »
Affiliated Department(s): Medical Laboratory Sciences
An MLT applicant must have a minimum of 44 non-MLT semester hours of transferable credit for admission as a full-time student (38 hours for part-time admission). The transfer hours must include:
MLTs admitted under special status are required to complete science (4 credits), humanities (3 credits), and social sciences (3 credits) requirements for regular admission before they qualify for graduation.
MLS credits may be granted for upper- level course requirements through challenge examinations or exemptions based on documented competencies, depending upon a student’s past academic performance in previous coursework and clinical experience.
MLTs who meet the exemption eligibility requirements for the junior level laboratory portions of the curriculum may take the MLS coursework online.
Please see the MLT Guidelines for additional information, including full admission requirements.
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