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Medical Laboratory Science (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program consists of two years of pre-professional courses and two years of professional courses. The program fulfills the requirements for clinical laboratory science education of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Upon completion of this program, the student receives a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree and is eligible to take a national certification examination in Medical Laboratory Science.  Granting of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree IS NOT contingent up the student's passing any type of external certification or licensure examination.

This program is accredited by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018
Phone: 773-714-8880 Fax: 773-714-8886
Email: info@naacls.org
Website: www.naacls.org

The work of the medical laboratory scientist involves performing a vast array of laboratory tests to provide accurate diagnostic information to the physician and the health care team.  The medical laboratory scientist operates sophisticated laboratory instrumentation, evaluates and utilizes the best possible testing methods, and effectively teaches and supervises students and laboratory personnel. While the majority of medical laboratory scientists work in hospitals or other clinical laboratories, graduates are also prepared for positions in federal, state and local public health departments, in industrial or research laboratories and in medical laboratory science education.

The Medical Laboratory Science program utilizes the facilities of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the faculty of the Department of Applied Health Sciences, and the laboratories and pathology departments of clinical affiliates. This program includes clinical experiential coursework for all students who meet or exceed grade requirements.

Admission

Admission to the professional program requires completion of the pre-professional course requirements and satisfaction of specific admission requirements listed below. The application deadline for matriculation into the professional program is May 1 of each year for the subsequent Fall semester.

Since applicants who are admitted will eventually be working as members of a health care team, the admissions committee evaluates candidates based on their personal qualities as well as their academic achievement. Therefore, throughout the interview and the completion of other application requirements,  criteria such as an applicant's maturity, motivation, knowledge of the profession, interpersonal skills, personal integrity, and empathy for others are evaluated.

Admission Requirements

The student wishing to apply to the professional program must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. Cumulative grade point averages by the end of the second semester of the year preceding admission to the professional program of
    1. overall grade point average of 2.7 or above in pre-professional courses
    2. grade point average of 2.7 or above in all science and mathematics prerequisite courses
    3. no grade lower than 'C' in any pre-requisite course.
  2. No more than two repeats or withdrawals (marks of ‘W’ or ‘WF’) in science courses preferred. (If all courses are withdrawn in a single semester, it counts as one ‘W.’)
  3. Completion of all pre-professional courses (or their equivalents) by the end of the Spring/Summer semester prior to beginning the professional program (up to two general education courses can remain to be completed within the first professional year after admission).  
  4. Completion of the professional program application form and associated requirements and submission of official transcripts to:

    Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
    Office of Student Affairs
    259 Mack Avenue, Suite 1600
    Detroit, MI 48201

APPLICATION DEADLINE: The deadline for applications is May 1. Prospective students are urged to submit applications as early as possible. Specific directions for submitting application materials are indicated on the website.

APPLICATION REVIEW: All applications will be reviewed for completeness. The Admissions Committee will interview qualified applicants with completed applications submitted by the deadline date. A number of criteria will be evaluated, including academic achievement and personal qualities. Upon completion of all admission interviews, applicants will be notified of the final admission decision. This typically occurs in June of each year.

All requests for additional information should be addressed to the Department of Applied Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science Program, Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Prerequisite Coursework

Math and science prerequisites effective for the 2022 admission cycle:

BIO 1510
BIO 1511
Basic Life Mechanisms
and Basic Life Mechanisms Laboratory
4
BIO 2270
BIO 2271
Principles of Microbiology
and Principles of Microbiology Lab
5
BIO 2870Anatomy and Physiology5
CHM 1100
CHM 1130
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory 1
5
CHM 1140
CHM 1150
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHM 1240
CHM 1250
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
5
MAT 1070College Algebra5
1

General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab were formerly numbered CHM 1220 and CHM 1230.

 

Pre-professional Curriculum

There are three components of coursework that must be completed prior to beginning the Medical Laboratory Science program: (1) math and science prerequisite requirements; (2) non-science prerequisite requirements; and (3) University General Education requirements. The following requirements are listed by their Wayne State University title and course number. For comparable courses at other colleges, students should consult the Office of Transfer Credit

All pre-professional coursework must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better.  

Math and science prerequisite coursework must be completed within six years prior to admission to the professional program. Exceptions to this policy may be made on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the program faculty. Documentation of competency must be provided by the applicant requesting the exception

Pre-professional Courses
BIO 1510
BIO 1511
Basic Life Mechanisms
and Basic Life Mechanisms Laboratory
4
BIO 2270
BIO 2271
Principles of Microbiology
and Principles of Microbiology Lab
5
BIO 2870Anatomy and Physiology5
CHM 1100
CHM 1130
General Chemistry I
and General Chemistry I Laboratory
5
CHM 1140
CHM 1150
General Chemistry II
and General Chemistry II Laboratory
5
CHM 1240
CHM 1250
Organic Chemistry I
and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
5
MLS 2080Medical Laboratory Science Seminar1
MLS 3330Medical Terminology1
COM 1010Oral Communication: Basic Speech3
ENG 1020Introductory College Writing3
ENG 3010Intermediate Writing (or any Intermediate Composition (IC) course)3
MAT 1070College Algebra5
STA 1020Elementary Statistics3
University General Education Requirements:
Cultural Inquiry (CI)3
Social Inquiry (SI)3
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)3
Global Learning Inquiry (GL)3
Civic Literacy (CIV)3
Wayne Experience (WE)1
Total Credits64

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree must complete 120-134 credits in course work, including sufficient credits to fulfill the University General Education Requirements not satisfied by either required courses or the student’s choice of electives in the pre-professional program. The distribution of the total credits for the degree will be between the pre-professional program and the following professional program.

MLS Professional Curriculum

Science courses in this program are taken under the direction of the faculty of Medical Laboratory Science in cooperation with the faculty of the Department of Applied Health Sciences and the staff of affiliated clinical institutions.

Third and Fourth Years

MLS 3020Hematology I4
MLS 3040Immunohematology I4
MLS 3080Instrumentation Lecture and Laboratory4
MLS 3100Urine and Body Fluid Analysis3
MLS 3280Clinical Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory4
MLS 4040Laboratory Operations3
MLS 4210Hemostasis Lecture and Laboratory2
MLS 4230Hematology II3
MLS 4240Immunohematology II3
MLS 5500Immunology and Serology3
MLS 5510Diagnostic Microbiology I4
MLS 5520Diagnostic Microbiology II4
MLS 5530Medical Laboratory Science Simulation Laboratory2
MLS 5550Molecular Diagnostics3
MLS 5996MLS Clinical Pathology Review2
Total Credits48

Clinical Experience

(Second Semester/Senior Year):

MLS 4000Clinical Hematology5
MLS 4010Clinical Chemistry4
MLS 4020Clinical Blood Bank3
MLS 4030Clinical Microbiology4
Total Credits16

Courses are completed at a clinical laboratory affiliated with the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

Medical Laboratory Science Honors

This program is open to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree who maintain an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.3 or higher and complete a minimum of twelve honors course credits.

MLS 4990Professional Directed Study3
Research and thesis to be completed under the direction of a faculty member whose expertise includes the student's area of interest. Along with the thesis paper, student will prepare a poster to be presented at the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences annual Research Day. Adviser and a second reader will read the completed thesis.
At least one HON 42XX interdepartmental Honors seminar3
Select a minimum of 6 additional credits earned utilizing Honors Option in two or more of the following MLS program courses:6
Hematology I
Immunohematology I
Instrumentation Lecture and Laboratory
Urine and Body Fluid Analysis
Clinical Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory
Laboratory Operations
Hemostasis Lecture and Laboratory
Hematology II
Immunohematology II
Immunology and Serology
Diagnostic Microbiology I
Diagnostic Microbiology II
Molecular Diagnostics
Total Credits12
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