MLS Curriculum
The Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) curriculum consists of two segments: pre-medical laboratory science (PMLS) and professional medical laboratory science (MLSC).
The PMLS segment includes four academic semesters, or the equivalent, in an accredited college or university. No grade below a “C” may be transferred from another college or university.
The MLSC segment consists of two calendar years or four academic semesters. The first year of the professional program includes on-campus medical laboratory science didactic and laboratory courses.
The second year includes off-campus practicum rotations in affiliated medical laboratories. Medical laboratories affiliated with the ULM MLS program include:
- St. Francis Medical Center (Downtown and North campuses), Monroe, La.
- Iasis Glenwood Regional Medical Center, West Monroe, La.
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center/E.A. Conway Medical Center, Monroe, La.
- West Carroll Memorial Hospital, Oak Grove, La.
- LifeShare Blood Centers, Shreveport,La.
- Synergy Laboratory, West Monroe, La.
- Oncology Associates of Monroe Laboratory, Monroe, La.
The Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for a national certification examination administered by the Board of Certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathology.
To receive the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, completion of the following curriculum is required.
NOTE: This information is provided as a reference only and is subject to change. Always verify all curriculum information with your faculty advisor or the dean's office. For complete curricular information, see the ULM Undergraduate Catalog.
| MLS CURRICULUM PLAN | ||||
| FRESHMAN YEAR (PMLS) | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
COURSE |
HRS |
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| Core English Composition | 6 |
Core Humanities* | 3 |
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| Chemistry 1007cnp, 1008, 1009cnp, 1010 | 8 |
Core Fine Arts* | 3 |
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| Math 1011cm; 1016cm | 6 |
UNIV 1001 | (1) |
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| Biology 1020cnp, 1021cnp | 4 |
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| TOTAL HOURS | 30 |
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| SOPHOMORE YEAR (PMLS) | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
COURSE | HRS |
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| Core Humanities | 6 |
Biology 2014, 2015, 2020, 2026, 3005, 3006 | 14 |
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| Core Social Sciences* | 6 |
Health Studies 2001 | 1 |
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| Chemistry 2030, 2031 | 4 |
Medical Laboratory Science 2001 | 1 |
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| TOTAL HOURS | 32 |
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| JUNIOR YEAR (MLSC) | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
COURSE |
HRS |
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| Medical Laboratory Science 3001 | 1 |
Medical Laboratory Science 3030 | 4 |
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| Medical Laboratory Science 3020, 3021 | 4 |
Medical Laboratory Science 3040ucc | 3 |
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| Medical Laboratory Science 3024, 3025, 3026 | 7 |
Medical Laboratory Science 4001 | 1 |
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| Medical Laboratory Science 3022, 3027, 3028 | 7 |
Health Studies 4006 | 3 |
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| TOTAL HOURS | 30 |
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| SENIOR YEAR (MLSC) | ||||
| COURSE | HRS |
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| Medical Laboratory Science 4011, 4012, 4022, 4023, 4032, 4033, 4043, 4052, 4053 | 28 |
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TOTAL DEGREE HOURS |
120 |
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* Refer to University Core Curriculum requirements in the Course Catalog. |
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