*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.
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 |
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 |