Biomedical Diagnostics BS

Total Credits - 120

Major - 51

• MLSC 105 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science Credits: 1
• MLSC 205 - Medical Terminology Credits: 1
• MLSC 210 - Fundamentals of Hematology and Hemostasis Credits: 2
• MLSC 230 - Fundamentals of Clinical Microbiology Credits: 3
• MLSC 240 - Fundamentals of Immunohematology Credits: 1
• MLSC 320 - Fundamentals of Immunology Credits: 3
• MLSC 350 - Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry Credits: 3
• MLSC 411 - Hematology Credits: 3
• MLSC 414 - Body Fluids & Hemostasis Credits: 3
• MLSC 421 - Clinical Immunology, Virology and Molecular Diagnostics Credits: 2
• MLSC 431 - Clinical Bacteriology Credits: 4
• MLSC 432 - Specialized Clinical Microbiology Credits: 2
• MLSC 441 - Immunohematology Credits: 3
• MLSC 442 - Transfusion Medicine Credits: 3
• MLSC 451 - Clinical Chemistry I Credits: 3
• MLSC 452 - Clinical Chemistry II Credits: 3
• MLSC 500 - Foundations for Graduate Study in Medical Laboratory Science Credits: 1
• MLSC 501 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Science Credits: 1
• 3 credits of  MLSC 546 - Integration of Spirituality in Health Care Credits: 2,3
• MLSC 570 - Laboratory Management, Regulation & Practice Credits: 4
• MLSC 580 - Pathophysiology for Health Professions Credits: 2

Cognates - 35

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  Biological Science:
  16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science. Select from (or equivalent courses):

• BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5

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  Choose one of the following courses:

• BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
• Other upper division biology courses, including MLSC 320 Fundamentals of Immunology, chosen in consultation with academic advisor and approved by Program Director.

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  Chemistry:
  16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (with one semester in organic chemistry or biochemistry). Select from (or equivalent courses):

• CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4

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  Complete 8 remaining credits from the following (with at least one semester in organic chemistry or biochemistry):

• BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
• CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
• CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
• CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
• CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1
• Other chemistry courses chosen in consultation with academic advisor and approved by Program Director.

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  Mathematics:

• Statistics preferred.* Students transferring into clinical program—any college-level course equivalent to MATH 165* or 168*. MATH 145 will not fulfill the math requirement. 

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  *Course fulfills ACE requirement

Undergraduate Electives - 5-8

Students may select courses in consultation with and by the consent of their advisors in a planned program to enhance professional preparation. Pre-medical/pre-dental students must include the following courses:

• Choose one of the following course sequences:

• PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
• PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4

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  or
   

• PHYS 241 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I Credits: 4
• PHYS 242 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II Credits: 4
• PHYS 271 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I Credits: 1
• PHYS 272 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II Credits: 1

General Education (Andrews Core Experience)

Students must fulfill all Bachelor’s Degree requirements listed in the Andrews Core Experience .

Student Learning Outcomes

•    Students will be able to develop analytical thinking skills applicable to the biomedical diagnostics field.
•    Exhibit proficiency in evaluating clinical data and interpreting results, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and using statistical approaches when evaluating data.
•    Develop communication skills essential in every potential career path in the biomedical diagnostics field.
•    Develop a foundation for graduate studies in Medical Laboratory Science.