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Nov 23, 2024
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2018-2019 Undergraduate & Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Medical Laboratory Sciences, B.S.
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The program in MLS is offered in cooperation with NAALCS-accredited clinical teaching labs at various partnering institutions. Fontbonne University offers two options for students interested in pursuing certification in MLS. The single-major curriculum can be completed in four years, leading to the B.S. in MLS; the double-major option requires five years; leading to double majors in Biology and MLS. Clinical internship placements, which are required for the MLS major, are awarded on a competitive basis and cannot be guaranteed by the university. After successful completion of a NAACLS accredited MLS program and receipt of the BS degree, students are eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) MLS certification examination. A list of current partnering institutions can be obtained by contacting the department.
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General Education Requirements
The following specific general education course must be chosen to meet the requirements for the MLS major:
*BIO 108 , with recommendation of instructor and approval of department chair, may substitute for BIO 112 . This substitution would not transfer to other institutions, and the student must adjust total credit hours accordingly.
Major Approval for Medical Laboratory Science
Approval to continue coursework for the major may be requested during the second semester of the sophomore year, or after the completion of 45 credit hours at Fontbonne. For transfer students, approval to continue coursework for the major may be requested if the meet the criteria. Students seeking major approval must have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale as well as a GPA of 2.5 in the courses specified below. All courses for the major must be passed with a C- or better.
- Three courses in biology
- Two courses in chemistry
Courses Required in Biology
One Course from the Following (3 credits)
*Only two students/year will be enrolled in BIO 224 , chosen on a competitive basis.
Organismal - 3 Courses Required (12 credits)
Cell and Molecular - 2 Courses Required (6 credits)
Courses Required in Other Disciplines
Choose One Physics Sequence (8 credits)
Optional Chemistry Courses
(Both courses required for chemistry minor) Courses Required in Medical Laboratory Sciences (2 semesters/24 credits)
The Medical Laboratory Internship includes lectures and experiential training in the laboratory techniques and procedures utilized in a hospital setting. Fontbonne University is a partner with NAACLS-accredited teaching clinical laboratories to provide these opportunities, however acceptance into an internship is highly competitive and not guaranteed by the university. In the absence of an internship, students would complete the degree in Biology and have the option of pursuing the double major with MLS. |
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