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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S.

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Degree Planning Sheet with Full-Time Sample Course Plan  

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Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Sciences (MLS) is an area of the health professions that provides students with the necessary coursework and laboratory information needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease.  Clinical Laboratory Scientists perform a variety of laboratory tests, ensure the quality of the test results, explain the significance of laboratory tests, evaluate new methods and study the effectiveness of laboratory tests.  A graduate of the MLS program at Maryville University will be trained to perform and interpret laboratory tests and to explain the appropriate use and meaning of those tests to others.

This program consists of 3-4 years of lecture and laboratory courses depending on the track a student selects, followed by one year of clinical education at one of our accredited internship programs at a hospital laboratory setting in Missouri.  The intensive and extensive time the students spend in the clinical environment allows them to develop strong technical skills and professional competency by the time they complete the program.

 

Disclaimer: The program requirements outlined in this catalog are applicable only to students who enroll in this degree program at the university during the academic year specified in this catalog.  Please be aware that program requirements and offerings are subject to change in future academic years. Dual-enrolled students are not admitted to a degree program, but upon admission to a degree program, they will follow the degree requirements that align with their start term.

MCORE

(36 credits)

Social Discovery

Courses in this area will focus on the study of human behavior, its ethical and moral dimension, human societies, the requirements of civility, and social science theory and practice which undergirds such study.

(6 credits)

Civic Discovery

Courses in this area will focus on the study and purpose of human institutions and systems, the historical and contemporary forms of power, authority, governance and citizenship, and the distribution and use of resources.

(6 credits)

Cultural Discovery

Courses in this area will focus on significant systems of thought, contributions made by significant historical and cultural figures, philosophical and historical movements, and ideas which have shaped history, culture and human institutions.

(6 credits)

Creative Discovery

Courses in this area will focus on the nature of the creative imagination, the philosophical underpinnings of human creativity in music, the visual arts, the narrative arts, and philosophical invention, and innovation in a variety of human endeavors.

(9 credits)

Scientific Discovery

Courses in this area will focus on the nature of scientific reasoning, the history and variety of the scientific endeavor in culture, and the nature of scientific process and exploration.

(9 credits)

Good Academic Standing

To remain in good academic standing for the BS in MLS (ie. 3+1 program) or BS Bio/MLS (ie. 4+1 program) the student must:

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of a 3.0
  • Achieve a minimum grade of a C in all Chemistry, Biology, and Math courses

Major Requirements

(74 credits)

Other Requirements

(26 credits)

 

Biology Core Requirements

(52 credits)

Specialized Science Courses

(19 credits)

3+1 or 4+1 Degrees

BIOL 499  -  MLS Internship  is taken in the fourth year for 3+1 major and the fifth year for 4+1 dual degree.

Internship may be applied for during the Fall as soon as MLS required courses are close to completion. Please direct questions to the MLS Program Director.

BS in Medical Laboratory Science Degree (3+1)

Designed for transfers or incoming students entering with credits. (Minimum of 143 credits upon graduation.)

Dual Degree BS Biology/MLS (4+1)

Complete a Biology degree with 128 credits, then complete the MLS internship. (Minimum of 164 credits upon graduation.)

Certification

Upon successful completion of the BS in MLS or the BS Bio/MLS, the student is eligible to sit for the National Board of Certification examination to become credentialed as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, MLS (ASCP).

Suggested Courses

Please Note: These courses may be necessary depending on the MLS internship chosen.

Graduation Requirements - MCORE

  • 120 credit hours minimum
  • Last 30 hours of the degree taken in residency
  • A minimum of half the major credit hours in residency
  • A minimum of half the minor credit hours in residency
  • ​60 credit hours must be completed at a 4-year institution

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