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Medical Laboratory Science
Curriculum
The curriculum for Medical Laboratory Science varies based on the program option you choose.
Bachelor of Science, Two-Year Option
A two-year Bachelor of Science program.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 55 |
| Credits for Junior Year | 38 |
| Credits for Senior Year | 28 |
| Total Credits for BS in Medical Laboratory Science | 121 |
Fall Semester (20.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 331 Immunology | 3 |
| MLS 300 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
| MLS 312 Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 323 Clinical Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MLS 341 Clinical Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 351 Immunohematology I | 3 |
Spring Semester (17.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 310 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| MLS 313 Clinical Microbiology II | 3.5 |
| MLS 324 Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 343 Clinical Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS 352 Immunohematology II | 3 |
| MLS 376 Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
Fall Semester (12 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 412 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I | 3 |
| MLS 422 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum II | 3 |
| TBD Program-Approved Electives | 6 |
Spring Semester (16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices | 3 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences | 2 |
| MLS 375 Medical Laboratory Science Seminar | 2 |
| MLS 416 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| MLS 442 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum III | 3 |
| MLS 454 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum IV | 3 |
| TBD Program-Approved Elective | 3 |
Bachelor of Science, One-Year Option
An accelerated Bachelor of Science program.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 70 |
| Credits for Senior Year | 55 |
| Total Credits for BS in Medical Laboratory Science | 125 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 331 Immunology | 3 |
| MLS 300 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
| MLS 312 Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 323 Clinical Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MLS 341 Clinical Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 351 Immunohematology I | 3 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 310 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences | 2 |
| MLS 313 Clinical Microbiology II | 3.5 |
| MLS 324 Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 343 Clinical Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS 352 Immunohematology II | 3 |
| MLS 376 Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices | 3 |
| MLS 412 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I | 3 |
| MLS 416 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| MLS 422 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum II | 3 |
| MLS 442 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum III | 3 |
| MLS 454 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum IV | 3 |
Bachelor of Science & Master of Science
A two-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 82 |
| Undergraduate Phase Credits | 41 |
| Graduate Phase Credits | 30 |
| Total Credits for BS/MS in Medical Laboratory Science | 153 |
Fall Semester (20.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 331 Immunology | 3 |
| MLS 300 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
| MLS 312 Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 323 Clinical Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MLS 341 Clinical Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 351 Immunohematology I | 3 |
Spring Semester (20.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 310 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| LS 540 Current Research in the Biosciences | 3 |
| MLS 313 Clinical Microbiology II | 3.5 |
| MLS 324 Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 343 Clinical Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS 352 Immunohematology II | 3 |
| MLS 376 Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
Fall Semester (14 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education | 3 |
| MLS 812 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I | 3 |
| MLS 813 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum II | 3 |
| TBD Program-Approved Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester (16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research | 2 |
| MLS 575 Medical Laboratory Science Seminar | 2 |
| MLS 814 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum III | 3 |
| MLS 815 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum IV | 3 |
| MLS 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| TBD Program-Approved Elective | 3 |
Master of Science, One-Year Option
A 12-month Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Medical Laboratory Science | 57 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 501 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 531 Immunology | 3 |
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| MLS 500 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
| MLS 512 Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 523 Clinical Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MLS 541 Clinical Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 541 Immunohematology I | 3 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 510 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| MLS 513 Clinical Microbiology II | 3.5 |
| MLS 524 Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 543 Clinical Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS 552 Immunohematology II | 3 |
| MLS 576 Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research | 2 |
| MLS 812 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I | 3 |
| MLS 813 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum II | 3 |
| MLS 814 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum III | 3 |
| MLS 815 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum IV | 3 |
| MLS 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
Master of Science, Two-Year Option
A two-year Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Medical Laboratory Science | 59 |
Fall Semester (17.5 Credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 531 Immunology | 3 |
| MLS 500 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
| MLS 512 Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 523 Clinical Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MLS 541 Clinical Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 551 Immunohematology I | 3 |
Spring Semester (15.5 Credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 513 Clinical Microbiology II | 3.5 |
| MLS 524 Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 543 Clinical Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS 552 Immunohematology II | 3 |
| MLS 576 Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
Fall Semester (11-12 Credits)
| Course Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| LS 501 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) | 1 |
| MLS 812 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I | 3 |
| MLS 813 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum II | 3 |
Spring Semester (15 Credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 510 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research | 2 |
| MLS 814 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum III | 3 |
| MLS 815 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum IV | 3 |
| MLS 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| MLS 575 Medical Laboratory Science Seminar | 2 |
*To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.