Nov 04, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) - BS Major

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78-82 credits (no minor required)

2.75 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

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Program Admission

Sophomore standing
Target GPA: 2.75
Statement letter indicating desire to participate in program
Meet with Program Director

Biology Courses (39 credits)

BIOL 241 - Basics of Life (4 credits)
△ BIOL 308 - Cell Biology (3 credits)
◆ BIOL 310 - Genetics (3 credits)
BIOL 322 - Human Anatomy (4 credits)
BIOL 323 - General Physiology (4 credits)
BIOL 324 - General Physiology Laboratory (2 credits)
BIOL 333 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques (1 credit)
◎ BIOL 409 - General Microbiology (4 credits)
BIOL 442 - Clinical Laboratory Management (1 credit)
BIOL 443 - Urinalysis and Clinical Immunohematology (3 credits)
BIOL 444 - Hematology (2 credits)
△ BIOL 445 - Immunology (3 credits)
△ BIOL 446 - Immunology Laboratory (1 credit)
BIOL 457 - Clinical Microbiology (3 credits)

Choose one (1 credits)

BIOL 307 - Cell Biology Laboratory (1 credit)
BIOL 311 - Genetics Laboratory (1 credit)

Notes

BIOL 241 - Basics of Life should be taken prior to BIOL 307 - Cell Biology Laboratory , △ BIOL 308 - Cell Biology , ◆ BIOL 310 - Genetics , and
BIOL 322 - Human Anatomy
.
△ BIOL 308 - Cell Biology and ◆ BIOL 310 - Genetics should be taken prior to or concurrently with BIOL 307 - Cell Biology Laboratory or BIOL 311 - Genetics Laboratory .
BIOL 323 - General Physiology should be taken after BIOL 322 - Human Anatomy and should be taken prior to or concurrently with BIOL 324 - General Physiology Laboratory .
△ BIOL 308 - Cell Biology , ◆ BIOL 310 - Genetics , and BIOL 333 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques should be taken before ◎ BIOL 409 - General Microbiology , BIOL 442 - Clinical Laboratory Management , BIOL 443 - Urinalysis and Clinical Immunohematology , BIOL 444 - Hematology , △ BIOL 445 - Immunology , △ BIOL 446 - Immunology Laboratory , and BIOL 457 - Clinical Microbiology . You must have successful clinical laboratory skills level in BIOL 333 - Clinical Laboratory Techniques in order to advance with the MLS degree option.

Chemistry Courses (16-20 credits)

CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
CHEM 213 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)

Choose one option (4 credits)

CHEM 375 - Clinical Biochemistry (4 credits)
OR
CHEM 405 - Biochemistry I (3 credits) AND
△ CHEM 406 - Biochemistry I Laboratory (1 credit)

Choose one option (4 or 8 credits)

CHEM 340 - Organic Chemistry Survey (4 credits)
OR
CHEM 350 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I (4 credits) AND
CHEM 351 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)

Mathematics/Statistics Courses (7 credits)

MATH 120 - Precalculus (4 credits)

Choose one (3 credits)

◆ STAT 301 - Statistical Thinking for Healthcare (3 credits)
STAT 305 - Biometry (3 credits)

Clinical Education (16 credits)

Must be completed at an approved clinical training site.

BIOL 450 - Medical Technology I (12 credits)
BIOL 453 - Medical Technology IV (1-4 credits)

Recommended Courses

These courses are optional and not required.

BIOL 440 - Clinical Physiology (3 credits)
◎ BIOL 462 - Parasitology (4 credits)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

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