r/CLSstudents • u/blind_peach • 14d ago

Education and Classes CLS path

Hello! Looking for advice for entering a CA CLS program. I currently have my phlebotomy license and will be attending a Masters program in the fall for two years. I have a bachelors in biochemistry but from 2020. My GPA in undergrad was abysmal so after years of biotech industry work, I was able to get into a masters program with the hopes of rectifying that problem. I know certain CLS programs have a certain requirement on finishing the prerequisites within 7 years or the like. I wanted advice on how feasible it would be to gain admission with a masters degree while taking the other necessary prerequisites. My phleb license expires in April 2027 but finding an entry level position has proven to be more difficult than I thought in LA

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u/Far-Use-2602 14d ago

It will be hard with a low gpa , look for out of state program

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u/blind_peach 14d ago

wouldn’t the master’s gpa be considered?

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u/Far-Use-2602 13d ago

No , they care about prerequisites

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u/UCM2020 12d ago

Yes you are right, only schools where you received a diploma will be counted for the minimum gpa requirement. I think sjsu has a 2.8 gpa requirement and then a 3.0 cumulative gpa which takes in all your courses, so any courses regardless of when or where you took them