Accredited College/University  

Education or Training within the United States 

If high school graduation, college credits, and/or a degree are required to establish eligibility to sit for an exam, you must submit an official transcript to the ASCP BOC to verify completion of these requirements.  

Specific Coursework Requirements 

If the eligibility requirements state courses are required in biology and chemistry, the course titles listed on the official transcript must be clearly identified as being within the biology and chemistry departments. Courses with unfamiliar names should be identified as being within BIO, CHEM, or other acceptable departments. Courses which the applicant feels should be considered as biological science or chemistry may be deemed acceptable if the applicant submits proof. 

Acceptable science courses, completed as part of a NAACLS, CAAHEP, or ABHES accredited laboratory program, are counted towards required chemistry and biology coursework. 

• 100 level or above courses will count towards the required college course work. 
• A passing grade, which results in credit being earned, is necessary for coursework to count towards the meeting of academic requirements. 
• The use of “Pass” on an official transcript can be used in lieu of a passing grade, provided the quarter or semester hour credits assigned to the course are also indicated. 

If eligibility requirements specify that coursework and/or a degree must be completed at an accredited college/university, review the Accredited Colleges and Universities for complete information. 

Please note that Continuing Education courses are not acceptable for fulfilling academic requirements. 

Education or Training in Canada 

A three-year baccalaureate degree from a Canadian University is not acceptable for technologist/scientist level examinations or higher. A baccalaureate degree equivalent to a U.S. four-year baccalaureate degree is required. 

Applicants who have completed their education in Quebec must submit original transcripts verifying completion of a CEGEP / DEC program as well as college credits and/or degree requirements. Otherwise, a foreign transcript evaluation must be submitted. 

Canadians applying for a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Cytotechnologist (CT) certification examination must have completed a CMA accredited Medical Laboratory Technology training program. 

The ASCP BOC reserves the right to request a foreign transcript evaluation from any applicant with education outside of the U.S. 

Education or Training outside the United States 

If high school graduation, college credits, and/or a degree, obtained outside of the United States or Canada, are required to establish eligibility to sit for an exam, you must submit a Foreign Transcript Evaluation. A foreign degree must be equivalent to a US degree.