Medical Laboratory Sciences (B.S.) (4+1)

Students who wish to pursue a career in Medical Laboratory Sciences and who have previously earned a B.S. in Biology (including program admission requirements) may enroll in a second degree B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences (4+1 program option). Students in this program complete a 15-month clinical laboratory program to earn a second degree B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Entrance requirements include a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a GPA of 2.5 in science and math courses.

Students must have successfully completed a B.S. in Biology (including the requirements listed below) prior to enrolling in the second degree B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences. Students complete 32 credits (7 courses) in their program to earn a second Bachelor's degree. 

 Required courses for acceptance to program include the following:

Courses during the clinical internship for a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences include the following:

Upon completion of the clinical internship, the student receives a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences and is eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology national exam in order to become a registered Medical Laboratory Scientist.

Degree Plan for second degree B.S. in Medical Laboratory Sciences (4+1)