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Master of Science in Health Sciences: Immunohematology

Entrance Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in chemistry/biological science/medical technology from an accredited college or university;
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, MT(ASCP), or other recognized national certifying body and/or previous clinical laboratory experience;
• Current enrollment in a Specialist in Blood Banking Technology Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or certification as a Specialist in Blood Banking Technologist (SBB) within the last seven years;
• Two letters of recommendation from persons in a position to know the applicant's ability to pursue graduate level work in this particular field;
• Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and,
• A telephone interview with the faculty of The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences clinical laboratory science programs.

The Admissions Process

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Be aware of deadlines and program admission requirements.

• A non-refundable application fee of $60.
  Please make a check or money order payable to The George Washington University and include your social security number on the front. Cash will not be accepted. This fee is waived for applicants who are GW graduates or who are currently registered as degree candidates at GW.
• A completed and signed application form.
  Be sure to indicate the degree, major, and track (where applicable) for which you are applying. 
• A typed statement of purpose.
  In an essay of 250 to 500 words, describe your reasons for undertaking study in the Health Sciences at The George Washington University. You should state your academic objectives, career plans, and related qualifications, including collegiate, professional, and community activities, as well as any other substantial accomplishments not already mentioned on the application form.
• Official or certified copies of transcripts.
  One official or certified transcript is required from each college or university attended, whether or not credit was earned, the program was completed, or the credit appears as transfer credit on another transcript. Each transcript must be sent to you in a sealed envelope and forwarded unopened with your application packet. Unofficial transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable. If academic records are in a language other than English, a certified English translation must be provided. Translations alone will not be accepted.
• Recommendations.
  Two recommendations must be returned with your application packet in sealed envelopes, with the signature of the person completing the recommendation written across the seal. Recommendation forms are provided with the application. You must allow enough time for your recommendations to be returned to you so they may be submitted with your application packet before the deadline. Generic recommendations provided by career or placement offices will be accepted only if they provide all essential information requested on the GW recommendation form.
• GRE is required for admission to the Doctor of Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant, and Immunohematology Programs