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3+2 Health Science BS / Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology MS - Accelerated

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  4. Health Sciences Program
  5. Medical Laboratory Sciences & Biotechnology

At a Glance

  • College

    College of Health Professions

  • Degree

    Bachelor of Science, Master of Science

  • Campus

    East Falls

  • Format

    On Campus

As a student in this accelerated dual degree program, you can earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years, less time than would be required to complete both degrees separately. Students begin their pre-professional education in the Health Sciences major where they build strong skills in critical thinking and problem solving through foundation courses in the sciences, psychology and humanities on the East Falls campus. Through classes and co-curricular activities, you will participate in college life with students from other majors such as pre-med, health, engineering, architecture and design.

Students who interview and maintain progression criteria are guaranteed to matriculate into the professional program, delivered on the Center City campus. Jefferson’s academic advisors and faculty work closely with our students on course selection and academic progression to ensure that each student is on pace to transition into the professional phase of the program.

Students choose from among three specialty areas during the professional phase of the program -- Biotechnology, Cytotechnology and Cell Sciences, or Medical Laboratory Sciences. Each has a different range of courses and credits. Refer to Medical Laboratory Sciences and Biotechnology programs for information on each program.

The BS in Health Sciences is granted after the first year of the professional program. The remaining courses in the professional program comprise the MS degree.

Curriculum

East Falls Campus

Hallmarks

  • Pathways Seminar
  • Writing Seminar I
  • Multimedia Communication
  • Pre-Calculus/Intro to Calculus
  • Topics in American Studies
  • American Diversity
  • Global Diversity
  • Ethics
  • Global Citizenship
  • Contemporary Global Issues
  • Integrative Seminar
  • Philosophies of the Good Life

Psychology

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Psychology Elective

Health Sciences

  • Intro to the Health Professions
  • Intro to Healthcare
  • Applied Statistics
  • Health Sciences Elective
  • Medical Terminology

Science

  • Biology I/Lab
  • Biology II/Lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab
  • Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
  • Microbiology/Lab
  • Chemistry I/Lab
  • Chemistry II/Lab
  • *Science Elective

Free Elective (3 credits)

All grades must be C or higher; AP credit accepted for non-science courses only

Matriculation requires preferred 3.0 or higher overall GPA and science GPA

*Science elective (choose 1): BIOL 207/L; BIOL 256/L; BIOL 309; BIOL 321; CHEM 201; or for Biotech and Med Lab Science concentrations PHYC 111

Center City Campus

If you meet all progression criteria you are guaranteed a seat in the Master of Science program. Choose from among three specialty areas during the professional phase of the program. Each has a different range of courses and credits.

  • Biotechnology: This program prepares students for careers that develop the innovative technologies utilized in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare industries. Examples include vaccine development, cell and gene therapy, molecular diagnostics, and bioprocessing (manufacturing of biological therapies targeting cancer and other diseases). Students will become a valued scientist with the unique ability to adapt and innovate in many research environments and product-driven industries. 
  • View curriculum for the 3+2 Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program here.
  • Cytotechnology and Cell Sciences: This program prepares students for careers in diagnostic cytology and practice in a variety of laboratory settings.  Students will develop knowledge and skill sets pertaining to cytology specimen screening and diagnostic interpretation, basic laboratory techniques, laboratory operations and management, application of companion technologies such as molecular testing, and demonstration of evidence-based medicine and professionalism.
  • View curriculum for the 3+2 Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program here.
  • Medical Laboratory Science: This program prepares students for careers in a variety of laboratory settings. Students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide clinicians with the laboratory results used to diagnose, treat, and manage patients diagnosed with various health conditions, such as leukemia, diabetes, infection, and more. Our students receive additional training in areas such as laboratory management, flow cytometry, and molecular diagnostics, giving them an edge after graduation.
  • View curriculum for the 3+2 Entry-Level Master's Partnership Program here.

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Email: enroll@jefferson.edu
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  • 215-951-2800
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