Lower Division Requirements at the Alamo Colleges District for an AS degree
The courses in this section meet the requirements for an Associate of Science degree. The Graduation section in any catalog of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District lists additional Degree/Certificate Requirements.
Applicable Transfer Credit Hours
This Transfer Advising Guide provides 63 college-level hours, of which 57 will transfer and apply, as EDUC 1300 and 3 SCH of Additional LPC (90) Core will transfer but will NOT be applicable towards the University of Texas Health San Antonio baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Sciences.
Note: University of Texas Health San Antonio accepts a maximum of 66 college-level hours in transfer towards a baccalaureate degree. Students must complete the specified number of advanced credits and credits in residence for their degrees.
Note: University of Texas Health San Antonio requires that all transfer courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Note: University of Texas Health San Antonio states “Students are strongly encouraged to have taken courses in Genetics and Statistics to satisfy their elective prerequisites.” BIOL 2416 - Genetics would suffice this degree requirement for UTHSA.
Note: For the Alamo Colleges District this transfer advising guide is core complete and degree complete.
Milestone Course(s)
*** denotes Milestone Course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.
Special Admission Requirement for University of Texas Health San Antonio
Applications for the MLS program are accepted between January and mid-June for the incoming class. All application materials, the application fee, official transcripts and all supporting documents must be received by Allied Health Centralized Application System (AHCAS) by the deadline. Applicants who are enrolled in college courses at the time of application should submit an official transcript showing courses in progress. An official, updated transcript must be submitted upon completion of the courses.
Bachelor of Science in MLS applicants must complete the Texas Core Curriculum (42 hours) and prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better. Certain prerequisite courses will apply towards meeting the Texas Core requirements:
Additional MLS program requirements:
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Minimum science GPA of 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Completion of the online Allied Health Centralized Application System (AHCAS)
- Payment of non-refundable application fee for using the AHCAS application
- Submission of the following documents to the AHCAS or Office of the University Registrar:
- Official transcripts from each college and university currently or previously attended. Applicants who are enrolled in college courses at the time of application should submit an official transcript showing courses in progress. An updated transcript must be submitted upon completion of the courses. Note: Transfer credits indicated on another school’s transcript are not accepted in lieu of submitting the original institution record for that coursework. Transcripts from institutions outside the United States must be submitted in the original language and must be accompanied by a NACES Members evaluation agency English translation (course by course).
- Completion of the two personal essay questions.
- International Applicants only:
Applicants from countries where English is not the official language are required to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Duolingo English Test. The minimum required scores are: TOEFL 84, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo115
Scores on TOEFL, IELTS and Duolingo tests taken more than two years prior to the date of application are not acceptable.
Required Documents (if you are accepted) to the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences program:
If you are made an official offer for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences (BSMLS) program, all of the following items are required prior to matriculation:
- Non-refundable SHP Tuition Deposit to secure each student’s seat for the BS MLS class. Directions for this process will be sent to accepted students.
- Completion of a criminal background check. Directions for this process will be sent to accepted students.
- Completion of student drug testing. Directions for this process will be sent to accepted students.
- Student Immunization Record: All enrolled students at the health science center are required to be fully immunized with required immunizations prior to orientation and registration. Additional information is available on the Wellness 360 website.
- Final updated transcripts must be submitted upon completion of courses from each college/university to the Office of University Registrar. All foreign transcripts must be also sent to include the original transcript and the NACES evaluated official transcript (course by course).
Office of University Registrar Mailing Address:
Office of University Registrar - MC 7702
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
- Evidence of current health insurance showing dates of coverage. Unless proof of proper insurance coverage is provided before the first day of class, students will be charged for a health insurance policy through the university. The fee for this policy is non-removable once the payment due date passes and is non-refundable once paid.
Additional University of Texas Health San Antonio Advising Notes
- Make an appointment with the academic advisor of the major, once accepted to the University of Texas Health San Antonio, in order to clarify department, college and university policies and procedures, to review course sequencing and to help with identifying resources for academic success. A current listing of academic advising centers can be found at https://students.uthscsa.edu/registrar/.
- Refer to the official source of information on specific courses within the University of Texas Health San Antonio requirements for this degree plan from the University of Texas Health San Antonio’s Undergraduate Catalog.
- Pay close attention to course sequencing and availability at the University of Texas Health San Antonio as it will affect the time it takes to complete the degree program.
Using this Transfer Advising Guide with the University of Texas Health San Antonio
This Transfer Advising Guide represents the University of Texas Health San Antonio degree plan and is subject to change at the university’s discretion. It is intended for advising purposes only so students know exactly which courses they can take at any of the colleges in the Alamo Colleges District and have the courses count towards degree requirements when they transfer to the University of Texas Health San Antonio. It is highly recommended that students meet with their assigned advisor to review all graduation and transfer requirements listed in the Transfer Advising Guide.
The ultimate goal is to provide students with accurate information for transfer pathways while minimizing loss of credits in transfer. Students are encouraged to review the University of Texas Health San Antonio’s degree requirements frequently.
Course numbers in italics are the University of Texas Health San Antonio’s degree course numbers.
This Transfer Advising Guide is based upon the University of Texas Health San Antonio’s 2023-2024 Catalog and is subject to change.
The Alamo Colleges District Advising
Students are encouraged to consult with an academic advisor about courses and other educational concerns if they plan to pursue a two-year degree program, transfer to another college or university, or simply take a few selected courses. In addition to course and degree requirements, policies and procedures are subject to change; stay informed by meeting with an academic advisor regularly.
Many students who plan to transfer to a university are advised to fulfill the lower-division requirements for the university. With appropriate planning, your Alamo Colleges District team can help make the transfer experience a seamless process. It is the responsibility of all students to ensure that they take courses at the Alamo Colleges District that will be accepted by the senior institutions they wish to attend.
For more information contact your Alamo Colleges District team.
Release Date:
Released on January 10, 2024
