Medical Laboratory Science Major (B.S.)

Pre-Medical Laboratory Science Requirements and Policies

Preparation for admission to the MLS program requires completion of required general education courses and prerequisites for a minimum of 67 credit hours.

Additional Prerequisites for Admission to the MLS Professional Phase

• BIOL 105C - Human Heredity 4 cr
• BIOL 231 - Physiological Anatomy 4 cr
• BIOL 237 - Intro to Microbiology 4 cr
• PHYS 150 - Physics for Health Sciences 4 cr

• PHYS 111 may be substituted for PHYS 150.

• HS 220 - Information Management in Health Care 3 cr
• HS 240 - The U.S. Health Care System 3 cr
• HS 460 - Health Research 3 cr
• CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Lecture 4 cr
• CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab 1 cr
• CHEM 230 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture 4 cr
• CHEM 412 - Biochemistry I 3 cr
• MLS 200 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science 2 cr

• Students are invited to apply to the Major in Medical Laboratory Science program following successful completion of their final sophomore semester. Completion of prerequisite classes with a grade equivalent no less than 2.00 in each course, and an overall GPA of no less than 3.00 (based on a 4.00 scale) are required for formal admission into the professional phase of the Program.

Transfer Students

Transfer students’ needs are considered on an individual basis by the Program Director. Students are encouraged to contact the Director of Medical Laboratory Science for further information prior to applying for admission to the program.

Transportation and Fees

The student is responsible for providing transportation to and from all courses and/or clinical learning experiences associated with the program. Clinical education may include observation and interactive opportunities in clinical and community settings under the supervision of a medical laboratory scientist or other health professional. The student is responsible for fees related to classroom and clinical materials.

Requirements for Admission to the Medical Laboratory Science Program

The professional phase of the medical laboratory science program begins formally in the Winter semester of the Junior year (6th semester). Admission to SVSU is required for, but does not guarantee, acceptance into the medical science program. The program is planned to accommodate approximately 20-30 new students each year; this number may vary depending on available resources. Prospective students must submit an application for admission to the professional program by October 15 preceding the winter semester admission. The following admission criteria are required of all applicants and will be used to rank order applicants to determine acceptance to the program.

• Complete the equivalent of 4 full time semesters that include pre-medical laboratory science courses listed for freshman through sophomore year. (Preference is given to those who complete all prerequisite courses listed in the Suggested Sequence.)
• Complete MLS 200, Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science.
• Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 for all pre-professional course work.
• Submit a completed application packet available from the program director.

Progression and Retention Policies

Following admission to the professional phase of the program, three semesters of full time academic medical laboratory science course work with integrated field experiences are required. The field experience of the medical laboratory science program is an integral component of the student’s education and a minimum of 900 hours of supervised practive is required. Placements are subject to faculty approval and assignment at a specific facility cannot be guaranteed.

A student may repeat a medical laboratory course once. Only one semester of academic probation is permitted. Students who fail to meet academic standards during the semester of probation or do not successfully complete a deficient course will be considered dismissed from the program. Since courses in medical laboratory science are offered once during each academic year, and since the course work follows a sequential design, part-time and probationary students will have to continue under an adjusted curriculum plan. This will result in extending the time for achievement of all program requirements.

Suggested Sequence for Prerequisite Courses for Admission

Students are also responsible for completing General Education Categories 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and 9. Insert those requirements into the semester outline as schedules permit. Student may also use Spring or Summer sessions to complete course work.

Major Courses: Professional Curriculum

Note: Courses must be taken in sequence as specified below unless approved by faculty.