Academic Calendar: Online Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science

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Director Q&A Session Video

Did you miss our Q&A session with the program director? No problem! Check out the full video online with timestamps for each question in the video description.

DCLS Enrollment Open

The University of Cincinnati's DCLS program only starts in the fall semester. Applications for Fall 2026 are open as of August 1st!

Academic Calendar

Doctor of Clinical Laboratory Science Admission Timeline

This new program will begin accepting students for the Fall 2026 semester. Additional students will be enrolled during the Fall semester for each academic year. Additional students may be enrolled in spring and summer semesters if positions are available.

Here is a general timeline of the application review process:

Online applications are accepted for the program every year, August 1st through February 1st.
Completed online applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and applicants will be notified via email if they are selected to move on to the writing prompt.
Applicants who complete the virtual writing prompt and are selected to move on to the final interview will then be notified via email.
Final interviews will begin in January each year
Final decisions to be made in spring
Applicants will be notified of their enrollment in the Fall semester by late spring of the same year, pending their completion of all admission requirements for the program.

FAQs

Do I Need a Master’s Degree to Apply for UC’s Online DCLS Program?

Students can be accepted into the Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Science program from both the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Visit the DCLS program’s admission requirements page for the full requirements for both levels.
Will I need to Travel to Fulfill the Residency Requirement?

The University of Cincinnati does not require students in the online Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Science program to travel for their required residency. The residency is designed to be completed over three semesters and can be partially completed at home and local affiliated sites depending on your location within the U.S.

Visit the DCLS curriculum page for more details on the program classes!
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