MLT-MLS Program requirements
MLT-MLS Curriculum
Curriculum & courses
Course descriptions are available at: UMassD Catalog
First Year
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENL 264: Communicating in the Sciences | 3 |
| MTH 147: Fundamentals of Statistics | 3 |
| PHL 215: Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Maymester & Summer 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MLS 301: Principles of Microbiology | 4 | |
| Summer 2 | ||
| MLS 313: Medical Microbiology | 3 | |
| Total | 7 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 325: Clinical Immunobiology | 3 |
| MLS 331: Fundamentals of Clinical Hematology | 3 |
| MLS 341: Clinical Chemistry in Diagnostic Techniques | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Winter Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
|
MLS 327: Applications of Immunology and Human Genetics |
2 |
Second Year
| Spring Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 401: Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 421: Immunohematology I | 2 |
| MLS 431: Hematology I | 2 |
| Total | 8 |
| Summer 1 | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 443: Clinical Biochemistry | 4 |
| Summer 2 | |
| MLS 426: Phlebotomy & Urinalysis | 2 |
| MLS 432: Hematology II | 3 |
| Total | 9 |
| Fall Semester | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 411: Clinical Microbiology II | 3 |
| MLS 422: Immunohematology II | 3 |
| MLS 444: Clinical Biochemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 450: Senior Seminar | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
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 - Engagement: 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