College
College of Health Professions
Degree
Bachelor of Science
Campus
Center City
Format
Online
Duration
2 - 4 Years
Enrollment Options
Part Time
Contact Information
Curriculum
The total credit requirements listed below assumes 80 credits are transferred using a 2-year timeframe as an example. Other timeframes are possible, and students should work with an advisor to determine a plan of study.
Note that students who do not transfer 80 credits must complete additional credits to satisfy the degree requirement of 120 credits.
Total Credit Requirements
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 79* (80 Max) |
| Credits for Year One (minimum) | 20* |
| Credits for Year Two (minimum) | 21* |
| Total Credits for BS in Medical Laboratory Science | 120 |
*If at least 79 credits are not transferred at admission, students must complete elective coursework to satisfy the degree requirement of 120 credit hours.
Year One
Fall Semester (7 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| MLSO 323 Clinical Chemistry I | 2 |
| MLSO 341 Clinical Hematology I | 2 |
Spring Semester (5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 310 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 1 |
| MLSO 324 Clinical Chemistry II | 2 |
| MLSO 343 Clinical Hematology II | 2 |
Summer Semester (8 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 312 Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 2 |
| MLSO 430 Laboratory Standards and Practices | 3 |
| MLSO 377 Laboratory Informatics Fundamentals | 3 |
Year Two
Fall Semester (6 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 312 Clinical Microbiology I | 2 |
| MLSO 331 Immunology | 2 |
| MLSO 351 Immunohematology I | 2 |
Spring Semester (7 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 313 Clinical Microbiology II | 2 |
| MLSO 352 Immunohematology II | 2 |
| MLSO 378 Infection Prevention and Control | 3 |
Summer Semester (8-9 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 375 Medical Laboratory Science Seminar | 2 |
| MLSO 412 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I | 1 |
| MLSO 416 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| MLSO 422 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum II | 1 |
| MLSO 442 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum III | 1 |
| MLSO 454 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum IV | 1 |
| MLSO 379 Special Topics in MLS or Program-Approved Elective | 2-3 |