Overview
Students seeking a Bachelor of Science (BS) in bioscience technologies can enter Jefferson for upper-division study after completing prerequisite coursework at another school. The 3+1 option allows students with 3 prior years of specific prerequisite coursework (70 credits) to earn a BS in 1 calendar year of full-time study.
The BS is offered in three specialty areas:
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Program Length
3 prior years of specific prerequisite coursework (70 credits)
1 year (12 consecutive months) full time at Jefferson
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Curriculum
Click on your program of choice:
Baccalaureate Program ("3+1" option for students entering as seniors)
| Fall Semester |
Semester Credits |
| LS 301 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 303 Fundamental Clinical and Experimental Techniques |
3 |
| BT 303 Molecular Preparatory Techniques |
1 |
| BT 310 Basic Molecular Techniques |
4 |
| BT 405 Microbial Genetics |
3 |
| CH 304 Biochemistry |
3 |
| MT 331 Immunology |
3 |
| Total |
20 |
| Spring Semester |
Semester Credits |
| LS 413 Pathology |
2 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences |
2 |
| BT 320 Cell and Tissue Culture |
4 |
| BT 401 Systems Biology |
2 |
| BT 403 Human Genetics |
3 |
| BT 410 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques |
4 |
| BT 411 Protein Purification and Characterization |
3 |
| Total |
20 |
| Summer Sessions I & II |
Semester Credits |
| LS 416 Comprehensive Examination |
1 |
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices |
3 |
| BT 412 Biotechnology Practicum I |
4 |
| BT 422 Biotechnology Practicum II |
4 |
| BT 432 Biotechnology Practicum III |
4 |
| BT 442 Biotechnology Practicum IV |
4 |
| Total |
20 |
| Credit Summary for 3+1 Baccalaureate Degree Option |
Credits |
| Credits Required for Admission |
70 |
| Credits for Senior Year |
60 |
| Total Credits for Bachelor of Science Degree in Bioscience
Technologies-"3+1" option (Biotechnology/Applied Molecular Technologies) |
130 |
Baccalaureate Program ("3+1" option for students entering as seniors)
(Full-time one-year options, 12 consecutive months)
| Fall Semester |
Semester Credits |
| LS 301 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 303 Fundamental Clinical and Experimental Techniques |
3 |
| LS 311 Functional Histology |
2 |
| CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis |
2 |
| CT 311 Gynecologic Cytology and Histocorrelations |
3 |
| CT 312 Gynecologic Cytology and Histocorrelations Laboratory |
5 |
| CH 304 Biochemistry |
3 |
| Total |
21 |
| Spring Semester |
Semester Credits |
| LS 413 Pathology |
2 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences |
2 |
| CT 307 Cellular and Molecular Laboratory Techniques |
4 |
| CT 315 Nongynecologic Cytology and Histocorrelations I |
4 |
| CT 317 Nongynecologic Cytology and Histocorrelations II |
4 |
| CT 325 Cellular and Molecular Diagnostics |
3 |
| Total |
19 |
| Summer Sessions I & II |
Semester Credits |
| LS 416 Comprehensive Examination |
1 |
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices |
3 |
| CT 412 Cytotechnology Practicum I |
4 |
| CT 413 Cytotechnology Practicum II |
4 |
| CT 414 Cytotechnology Practicum III |
4 |
| CT 415 Cytotechnology Practicum IV |
4 |
| Total |
20 |
| Credit Summary for 3+1 Baccalaureate Degree Option |
Credits |
| Credits Required for Admission |
70 |
| Credits for Senior Year |
60 |
| Total Credits for Bachelor of Science Degree in Bioscience Technologies "3+1" Option (Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences) |
130 |
Baccalaureate Program ("3+1" option for students entering as seniors)
(Full-time one-year options, 12 consecutive months)
| Fall Semester |
Semester Credits |
| LS 301 Molecular Biology |
3 |
| LS 303 Fundamental Clinical and Experimental Techniques |
3 |
| MT 312 Microbiology I |
3 |
| MT 323 Chemistry I |
2 |
| MT 331 Immunology |
3 |
| MT 341 Hematology I |
3 |
| CH 304 Biochemistry |
3 |
| Total |
20 |
| Spring Semester |
Semester Credits |
| LS 413 Pathology |
2 |
| LS 440 Current Research in the Biosciences |
2 |
| MT 307 Clinical and Molecular Laboratory Techniques |
4 |
| MT 313 Microbiology II |
3 |
| MT 324 Chemistry II |
3 |
| MT 343 Hematology II |
3 |
| MT 352 Immunohematology |
3 |
| Total |
20 |
| Summer Sessions I & II |
Semester Credits |
| LS 416 Comprehensive Examination |
1 |
| LS 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices |
3 |
| MT 412 Medical Technology Practicum I |
4 |
| MT 422 Medical Technology Practicum I |
4 |
| MT 442 Medical Technology Practicum III |
4 |
| MT 454 Medical Technology Practicum IV |
4 |
| Total |
20 |
| Credit Summary for 3+1 Baccalaureate Degree Option |
Credits |
| Credits Required for Admission |
70 |
| Credits for Senior Year |
60 |
| Total Credits for Bachelor of Science Degree in Bioscience Technologies
"3+1" Option (Medical Laboratory Sciences) |
130 |
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