Medical Laboratory Science

College

  • Center City Campus
  • College of Health Professions

Degree Earned

  • Bachelor of Science

Program Type

  • On Campus

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 551 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.

Advanced Master of Science, Two-Year Option

A part-time Master of Science program for students with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology. This program is tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals.

Fall Semester (11-12 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3

LS 812 Practicum I (or Program-Approved Elective)

-OR-

LS 644 Laboratory Education and Instruction (or Program-Approved Elective)

3-4

 

3

Spring Semester (6-7 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 813 Practicum II 3

LS 644 Laboratory Education and Instruction

-OR-

LS 698 Special Topics in the Laboratory Sciences

3-4
Summer Semester (6 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
LS 814 Practicum III 3

Fall Semester (6 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 504 Biochemistry 3
TBD Program-Approved Electives 3
Spring Semester (7-8 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 613 Pathology 2
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research 2

LS 815 Practicum IV

or LS 698 Special Topics in the Laboratory Sciences

3-4

Advanced Master of Science, One-Year Option

A full-time Master of Science program for students with a bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science/medical technology. This program is tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals.

Fall Semester (17-18 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 504 Biochemistry 3
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3
LS 812 Practicum I 3

LS 813 Practicum II

or LS 644 Laboratory Education and Instruction

3-4
TBD Program-Approved Electives 3
Spring Semester (15-17 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
LS 613 Pathology 2
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research 2
LS 814 Practicum III 3

LS 815 Practicum IV

or LS 644 Laboratory Education and Instruction

or LS 698 Special Topics in the Laboratory Sciences

3-4
TBD Program-Approved Electives 2-4