MLS program requirements
Requirements
Note that many courses have been renumbered; refer to earlier catalogs for previous numbers.
Curriculum & courses
First Year
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 115: Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Science | 1 |
| MLS 116: Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Science Techniques | 1 |
| CHM 151: Principles of Modern Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 161: Introduction to Applied Chemistry I | 1 |
| ENL 101: Freshman English I | 3 |
| University Studies | 6 |
| Total | 15 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 121: Human Genetics | 3 |
| MLS 122: Human Genetics Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 152: Principles of Modern Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 162: Introduction to Applied Chemistry II | 1 |
| ENL 102: Freshman English II | 3 |
| MTH 147: Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| University Studies | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
Sophomore Year
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 211: Fundamentals of Human Physiology | 4 |
| CHM 251: Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 263: Bio-organic Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
| PHL 215: Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| University Studies | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 221: Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MLS 222: Pathophysiology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLS 241: Instrumentation Analysis | 3 |
| MLS 242: Instrumentation Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| University Studies | 6 |
| Total | 14 |
Junior Year
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 301: Principles of Microbiology | 4 |
| MLS 303: Principles of Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLS 325: Clinical Immunobiology | 3 |
| MLS 326: Clinical Immunobiology Laboratory | 1 |
| Free Elective/University Studies | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 313: Medical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLS 314: Medical Microbiology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLS 331: Fundamentals of Clinical Hematology | 3 |
| MLS 332: Fundamentals of Clinical Hematology Laboratory | 1 |
| MLS 341: Clinical Chemistry in Diagnostic Techniques | 3 |
| MLS 342: Clinical Instrumental Analysis Laboratory | 1 |
| Free Elective/University Studies | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Senior Year
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 401: Clinical Microbiology I | 5 |
| MLS 421: Immunohematology I | 3 |
| MLS 431: Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 443: Clinical Biochemistry I | 5 |
| Total | 16 |
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 411: Clinical Microbiology II | 3 |
| MLS 422: Immunohematology II | 3 |
| MLS 426: Phlebotomy and Urinalysis | 2 |
| MLS 432: Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS 444: Clinical Biochemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 450: Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Total | 17 |
The total number of credits required for a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science with an option in Clinical Laboratory Science is 120.
University Studies Requirements
Cluster 1: Foundations for Engagement in the 21st Century
- 1a - Writing and Reading: ENL 101
- 1b - Writing and Reading: ENL 102
- 1c - Intermediate Writing: ENL 264
- 1d - Mathematics: MTH 147
- 1e - MLS 115
Cluster 2: Science
- 2a - Natural Science: MLS 211
- 2b - Science in the Engaged Comm: MLS 313
Cluster 3: The Cultural World
- 3a - Literature, 3 credits
- 3b - Visual & Performing Arts, 3 credits
Cluster 4: Social World
- 4a - Human Questions & Contexts, 3 credits
- 4b - Nature of U.S. Society, 3 credits
- 4c - Nature of Global Society, 3 credits
Cluster 5: UMassD Experience
- 5a - Capstone: MLS 450
- 5b - Engagement: MLS 450