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Do you have a bachelor’s degree?
NO
How many prerequisite credits do you have?
1) 55 specific prerequisite credits = 2+2 program*
2) 70 specific prerequisite credits = 3+1*
3) 82 specific prerequisite credits = 3+2*
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YES
In a laboratory field?
1) No = Professional MS*
OR post-baccalaureate specialty tracks*
2) Yes = Advanced MS*
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(*Note: for all program options, click on program name and go to description of it, below:)
Prerequisites and Curriculum
You must earn a grade of 'C' or better in each prerequisite course
Prerequisite Courses for Baccalaureate, Entry-Level BS/MS and Masters Programs |
Course Distribution |
2+2 BS Program |
3+1 BS Program |
3+2
Entry-Level BS/MS Program |
Professional
Masters |
Advanced
Masters |
Biological or Chemical Sciences1 |
16 |
16 |
20 |
20 |
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Organic Chemistry |
4 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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College Algebra, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus or Statistics |
3 |
3 |
3* |
3* |
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English |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
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Electives 2 |
26 |
41 |
49 |
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Total |
55 |
70 |
82 |
33** |
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1Suggested biological or chemical sciences courses include but are not limited to General Biology, General Chemistry and Anatomy & Physiology. 2 A course in Statistics, Physics, Bioinformatics or similar coursework is recommended. *Applicants to the Entry-Level BS/MS or the Masters programs should take Statistics. **Credits may be part of or in addition to an earned bachelors degree from an accredited institution. ***Applicants to the Advanced MS program must have a previously earned BS degree or Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Biotechnology, Cytotechnology, Medical Technology or other approved laboratory discipline.
NOTE: Graduates of associate degree MLT, CLT, BT or other similar programs may transfer technician coursework credits to satisfy the biological/chemical sciences and elective prerequisites.
2+2 baccalaureate degree program (FULL CURRICULUM)
- baccalaureate program for students entering with 55 specific prerequisite credits
- Full-time, 2 years, 65 credits
- 4 clinical practicums
- view prerequisites and curriculum
3+1 baccalaureate degree program (FULL CURRICULUM)
- baccalaureate program for students entering as seniors with 70 specific prerequisite credits
- Full-time, 12-months, 60 credits
- 4 clinical practicums
- view prerequisites and curriculum
3+2 entry-level master’s program (UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM / GRADUATE CURRICULUM)
- baccalaureate and master’s program for students entering as juniors with 82 specific prerequisite credits
- Full-time, 2 years, 39 undergraduate credits and 32 graduate credits
- 4 clinical practicums
- view prerequisites and curriculum
Professional master’s degree program (CURRICULUM)
- Master’s program for students entering with previously earned bachelor’s degree in any field other than laboratory sciences
- Full-time, 12 months, 53 credits
- 4 clinical practicums
- view prerequisites and curriculum
Advanced master’s program (CURRICULUM)
- Master’s program for students entering with previously earned bachelor’s degree in laboratory sciences
- Full-time, 12 months, 32-33 credits
- 4 clinical practicums
- view prerequisites and curriculum
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