McLEOD SCHOOL OF MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY - Additional Application Info
3+1 CANDIDATES FROM AFFILIATED COLLEGES
Students working towards a baccalaureate in medical technology must obtain a statement from their university or college registrar verifying that all degree requirements have been completed except the clinical educational year. This statement must be on file prior to beginning the McLeod Program. Coker College, and Francis Marion University are the current McLeod School of Medical Technology affiliates.
UPDATING COURSE WORK
Persons who have not taken an organic chemistry or biochemistry course applicable toward that prerequisite within the past seven years or who have not taken a microbiology course applicable toward the prerequisite within the past seven years must update their knowledge in these fields before entering the medical technology program. Updating course work can be done by any of these methods: (1) Taking the appropriate refresher course in chemistry and/or microbiology. The courses must be acceptable towards a major in chemistry or biology, respectively, or medical technology. A grade of "C" or better must be achieved in each course. (2) College credit may be obtained in chemistry or microbiology by challenge examination. If a grade is given, it must be a least a "C". This arrangement must be made between the individual and the college or university. (3) If you have recently been working in the chemical or microbiological laboratory, your experience may exempt you from one or both of the update prerequisites. A resume of your relevant work experience may be sent to the Program Director of the School of Medical Technology for evaluation.
FOREIGN STUDENTS, FOREIGN DEGREES AND ENGLISH AN A SECOND LANGUAGE
Individuals for which English is a second language or who hold a foreign degree must submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam. All foreign students who wish to enter the school must provide the Program with documentation that they are legally eligible for employment in the United States and must satisfy at least one of the following criteria: (1) Possess a foreign baccalaureate degree in either chemistry, biology or medical technology. Course work must meet the requirements specified in the program's brochure under "admission requirements" and will be subject to review and evaluation by an agency approved by the Program. The transcript evaluation must include courses taken, credit hours per course, and grades obtained in each course. A list of approved agencies is available upon request. Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam must be submitted to the Program and will be used as part of the admission criteria. Student must have TOEFL scores at or above range acceptable for the work environment. Student must provide the Program with SAT scores. (2) Admission and satisfactory progress in an affiliated college or university shall also be eligible for acceptance provided they meet the requirements specified in the program's brochure under "admission requirements" as well as those of the affiliated college or university. Scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) exam must be submitted to the Program and will be used as part of the admission criteria. Student must have TOEFL scores at or above range acceptable for the work environment. Student must provide the Program with SAT scores.
STUDENT SELECTION
The McLeod Medical Technology program accepts four (4) to eight (8) students annually. Historically the average class has six (6) students. The course of study is 12 months in length and begins in August each year. Students are evaluated on each area of the admission criteria. Each criteria is assigned weighted values and students are ranked according to most points obtained. The members of the faculty will evaluate and select according to rank/order the most qualified students for admission. Preference is given to students from the Pee Dee area of South Carolina in accordance with the School's mission. Students are encouraged to apply in the fall prior to their anticipated August entry into the Program. Personal interviews with Program Officials will be scheduled in October, November, December, and the first week of January. A letter of acceptance or rejection is sent to each candidate by March 1st of each year for candidates who completed their application by the January 15th deadline. Applicants who have not taken SAT must take the exam and submit the score to the Program. Applications without an SAT report will not be considered.
Forms are received by the Program Director; the potential candidates will be scheduled for a personal interview if eligible. Eligibility for an interview will be determined after all paperwork listed above has been received. The interview consists of a meeting with the Medical Director, the Program Director and at least one faculty member. It is important that the student is able to attend the interview; otherwise, the application cannot be considered. The deadline for completion of the application process including the interview is January 15th. Normally all interviews should have been completed by the first week in January. Applications received after January 15th or incomplete applications will be considered for the next Program year. If the upcoming August class is not filled, applications received after January 15th will be considered for that class providing the student meets the criterion set forth in the student policy manual or program brochure. Students are encouraged to begin the application process in the fall prior to their anticipated August entry into the Program. Preference is given to students from the Pee Dee area of South Carolina in accordance with the School's mission.