BSMLS Degree Plans and Curriculum - Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

On Campus Degree Plans and Curriculum

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The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Program in the School of Health Professions is a 2+2 Program that gives you more opportunity compared to 3+1 programs at other universities. You will receive a better background in research, teaching, and management - all important aspects in professional development paths for you. Educational experiences also include classroom participation, student laboratories and clinical rotations. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for professional growth and the ability to adapt in a changing profession.

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

The CLS BSMLS program can be completed on-campus at the Galveston or online for MLTs.

BSMLS Curriculum

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Total Credit Hours: 74

Semester	Course	Title	Credits
Fall I	CLLS 3200	Basic Methods and Introduction to Lab Operations	2
Fall I	CLLS 3405	Intermediate Pathogenic Microbiology	4
Fall I	CLLS 3414	Biochemistry	4
Fall I	CLLS 3201	Fundamentals of Immunology	2
Total: 12
Spring I	CLLS 3228	Professional Education Methods	2
Spring I	CLLS 3514	Clinical Chemistry I	5
Spring I	CLLS 4325	Advanced Microbiology / Mycology	3
Spring I	CLLS 3417	Coagulation and Hematology I	4
Total: 14
Summer I	CLLS 3310	Serology / Blood Bank	3
Summer I	CLLS 4100	Intro to CLS Research	1
Summer I	CLLS 3331	UA, Body Fluids & Parasitology	3
Summer I	CLLS 4301	Clinical Preceptorship I	3
Summer I	CLLS 4310	Clinical Chemistry II	3
Total: 13
Fall II	CLLS 4302	Clinical Preceptorship II	3
Fall II	CLLS 3320	Intermediate Case Studies	3
Fall II	CLLS 4417	Coagulation and Hematology II	4
Fall II	CLLS 4415	Immunology & Immunohematology	4
Total: 14
Spring II	CLLS 3307	Molecular Biology	3
Spring II	CLLS 4303	Clinical Preceptorship III	3
Spring II	CLLS 4313	Clinical Laboratory Science Management Skills	3
Spring II	CLLS 4329	Methodology Development & Assessment	3
Total: 12
Summer II	CLLS 4304	Clinical Preceptorship IV	3
Summer II	CLLS 4309	Clinical Laboratory Science Seminar	3
Summer II	CLLS 4311	Case Studies in Clinical Laboratory Sciences	3
Total: 9

BS in MLS Accelerated LEAP Track

The BSMLS LEAP Accelerated program is for MLTs who are NOT working full-time and can devote more hours to their studies.

LEAP Curriculum

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Total Credit Hours: 53

Semester	Course	Title	Credits
Fall I	CLLS 3201	Fundamentals of Immunology	2
Fall I	CLLS 3301	Introductory Case Studies	3
Fall I	CLLS 3414	Biochemistry	4
Total: 9
Spring I	CLLS 3228	Introduction to Teaching and Professional	2
Spring I	CLLS 4325	Advanced Microbiology / Mycology	3
Spring I	CLLS 4313	Clinical Laboratory Science Management Skills	3
Total: 8
Summer I	CLLS 4305	Honors Clinical Preceptorship I	3
Summer I	CLLS 4310	Clinical Chemistry II	3
Summer I	CLLS 4100	Intro to CLS Research	1
Total: 7
Fall II	CLLS 4415	Immunology & Immunohematology	4
Fall II	CLLS 4417	Coagulation and Hematology II	4
Total: 8
Spring II	CLLS 3307	Molecular Biology	3
Spring II	CLLS 4329	Method Development & Assessment	3
Total: 6
Summer II	CLLS 4306	Honors Clinical Preceptorship II	3
Summer II	CLLS 4311	Case Studies in Clinical Laboratory Sciences	3
Total: 6
Fall III	CLLS 4307	Honors Clinical Preceptorship III	3
Fall III	CLLS 4308	Honors Clinical Preceptorship IV	3
Total: 6
Spring III	CLLS 4309	Clinical Laboratory Sciences Seminar	3
Total: 3

Clinical Laboratory Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

On Campus Degree Plans and Curriculum

Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences

BS in MLS Accelerated LEAP Track

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