B.S. Degree in Medical Laboratory Science
86 hours
The major consists of three years of university work, plus two semesters of Medical Laboratory Science Program courses.
Complete these courses to achieve your Medical Laboratory Science degree! To ensure you complete your degree in four years, be sure to meet with your faculty advisor when scheduling. They're here to help! Successful completion of each course in the first 6 semesters is required prior to applying to the MLS Program. See your advisor or assistant dean about additional details regarding acceptance to the MLS Program!
Freshman Year
Fall (16 Hours) | Spring (15 Hours) | ||
| BIBL 1212 | Life of Christ: Matthew | BIBL 1312 | Life of the Early Church: Acts |
| CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry I | BIOL 1115 | General Biology I: Cell and Molecular Sys |
| ENGL 1113 | English Composition I | CHEM 1215 | General Chemistry II |
| MATH 1223 | Math Functions and Modeling | COMM 1213 | Oral Communication |
| POLS 2113 | Introduction to American Government |
Sophomore Year
| Fall (16 Hours) | Spring (16 Hours) | ||
| BIBL 2202 | Story of the Old Testament | BIBL 2302 | Story of the New Testament |
| BIOL 2913 | Biostatistics | BIOL 2314 | Genetics |
| CHEM 3115 | Organic Chemistry I | BIOL 2623 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
| 3 Hours | BS Flex Elective* | BIOL 4213 | Immunology |
| 3 Hours | Great Works Elective** | BIOL 4201 | Immunology Lab |
| ENGL 1213 | English Composition II |
Junior Year
| Fall (16 Hours) | Spring (16 Hours) | ||
| BIBL 3 Hours | Bible Elective | BIBL 2 Hours | Bible Elective |
| BIOL 3415 | General Microbiology | BIBL 4523 | Capstone: Christ and His World |
| CHEM 4014 | Biochemistry I and Lab | BIOL 3432 | Pathogenic Microbiology Lab |
| GNSC 3711 | Junior Science Seminar | BIOL 3433 | Pathogenic Microbiology |
| 3 Hours | BS Flex Elective* | HIST 1223 | Turning Points in U.S. History |
| 3 Hours | BS Flex Elective* |
MLS Program
| Fall (14 Hours) | Spring (17 Hours) | ||
| MLSP 4001 | Intro to Med Lab (Safety and Phlebotomy) | MLSP 4021 | Hemostasis |
| MLSP 4002 | Pathogenic Microbiology Practicum | MLSP 4101 | MLS Certification Review |
| MLSP 4003 | Clinical Pathogenic Microbiology | MLSP 4102 | Laboratory Management |
| MLSP 4005 | Immunohematology and Lab | MLSP 4103 | Clinical Chemistry |
| MLSP 4011 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | MLSP 4104 | Hematology and Lab |
MLSP 4012 | Blood Bank Practicum | MLSP 4112 | Hematology, Coag, UA, and BF Practicum |
| MLSP 4122 | Chemistry Practicum | ||
| MLSP 4132 | Misc. Lab Practicum |
NOTES: *BS Flex electives. BS majors in the biological sciences must take four courses from 4 of the 5 following areas:
A)Behavioral Science B) Great Works (not taken for University Core) C) Western Civilization D) Non-western Civilization and E) Liberal Arts course outside your major as approved by the department. See your advisor for other course suggestions.
**Great Works electives: ARTS 2013, ARTS 2423, COMM 2023, COMM 2033, ENGL 2213, MUSC 2013, MUSC 3213