Master of Science in Transfusion Medicine

Graduate Program Recruiter

Tim Carter

phone:(414) 288-7139

email: tim.carter@marquette.edu

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To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Enrolled in the Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) Program at Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin
• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent must be completed prior to starting graduate school.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrated English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens.

Application Requirements

NOTE: Applicants MUST currently be enrolled in the SBB program at the Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin, the Blood Center's independent course of study, in order to be eligible to apply for the master of science program in transfusion medicine at Marquette University; this is required and no exceptions will be made.

Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.

• A completed online application form and fee.
• Transcripts:
  • If coursework was completed within the United States, submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette¹
  • If coursework was completed outside of the United States, a transcript evaluation is required. A copy of a course-by-course evaluation is approved for the application process.²
• Copies of all current and previous colleges/university transcripts except Marquette.¹
• Three letters of recommendation.
• A list of continuing education for the last two years.
• A letter of intent stating reasons for application to this program and how SBB certification will impact their professional life and further their career.
• For international applicants only: laboratory training records.
• For international applicants only: GRE scores.
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

Students begin their studies in the fall of each academic year. Applications to the SBB program at Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin are accepted from January 1 - March 31.

Applications from students already enrolled in the SBB program are reviewed on a rolling basis, which means you may apply and submit application materials any time before the following dates:

• Fall term admissions- August 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
• Spring term admissions- December 15 (October 1 for international applicants)

Private scholarships may be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses.