Medical Laboratory Science Requirements
Medical Laboratory Scientists are skilled laboratory scientists. They work in lab settings using biomedical instrumentation to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. The 福利片国产 of Memphis does not offer a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science but works with students to apply to nearby institutions in the Memphis area.
Currently, there are two Bachelors level programs in Medical Laboratory Science through Baptist Health Sciences 福利片国产 and the 福利片国产 of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.
We are proud to partner with the 福利片国产 of Tennessee Health Science Center to offer a partnership pathway for students to complete both a bachelor鈥檚 in chemistry or Biology through the 福利片国产 of Memphis, as well as a Bachelors from UTHSC through our 3+1.5 partnership.
Pre-MLS students interested in the 3+1.5 will complete 90 credit hours at the 福利片国产 of Memphis, including required prerequisite courses, and then apply to the UTHSC Department of Medical Laboratory Science.
福利片国产 of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
- The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program offered by The 福利片国产
of Tennessee Health Science Center is a baccalaureate program. Students at The 福利片国产
of Memphis may enter the U of M as undecided or select one of our undergraduate majors.
A natural science major is preferred.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to research each school, review recommended coursework,
and verify the prerequisites listed below. Application dates and deadlines may vary.
- Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the pre-professional advisor early in their academic career to discuss plans of study, student involvement, the application process to professional school, etc.
Helpful Resources
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Courses |
UofM Course |
# of hours required by UTHSC |
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Anatomy & Physiology |
BIOL 2010/2011 |
8 |
|
General Biology |
BIOL 1110/1111 |
4 |
|
Microbiology |
BIOL 1230/1231 |
4 |
|
General Chemistry |
CHEM 1110/1111 |
8 |
|
Organic Chemistry |
CHEM 3311/3301 |
4 |
|
English Composition |
ENGL 1010 |
6 |
|
English Literature |
ENGL 2201 or ENGL 2202 |
3 |
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College Algebra |
Math 1710 or higher |
3 |
|
Humanities or Fine Arts |
Any course |
3 |
|
Social/Behavioral Sciences |
Any course |
3 |
|
General Education Electives |
See Advisor for options |
6 hours needed to reach 58 total |