The document outlines the application process and requirements for the Clinical Laboratory Science (M.S.) program and Biotechnology Certificate at UAB. It details completing an online application, paying the application fee, requesting an official transcript be sent, and submitting official GRE and TOEFL (if international) test scores. It provides the program director's contact information for any additional questions and notes the application deadline is July 1.

1. Clinical Laboratory Science (M.S.) and Biotechnology Certificate
(Application Deadline: July 1*)
NOTE: The CLS program accepts applications and admits students all terms, however, students
begin taking CLS program courses Fall semester
UAB Graduate School Application Checklist
Complete and submit online graduate school application through the Apply Yourself website:
https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=uab-grad
NOTE: The Apply Yourself system requires that each applicant supply the names of 3
references; however, the CLS program does not require that you have the references
supply letters of recommendation
Submit Application fee payment
Domestic application fee: $35.00
International application fee: $60.00
Request one (1) official transcript to be mailed from the issuing institution to the UAB Graduate
School to the following address:
UAB Graduate School
511 HUC
1400 University Blvd.
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1150
Submit official GRE test score
UAB Institutional Code: 1856
Submit official TOEFL test score (for international applicants only)
UAB Institutional Code: 1856
Mail Financial Affidavit of Support (for international applicants only) to:
UAB Graduate School
511 HUC
1400 University Blvd.
1530 3rd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294-1150
For additional Information on the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program, please contact:
Janelle M. Chiasera, PhD, MT(ASCP)
Associate Professor and Director
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
446 School of Health Professions Building
1705 University Blvd.
Birmingham, AL 35294-1212
205.934.7384
chiasera@uab.edu
* Students not meeting the July 1st deadline may submit a non-degree application up to three days before
the start of fall semester classes. The program strongly encourages students to apply early as
applications are processed on a first come, first served basis.