Suggested Degree Pathway for Applied Biomedical Sciences - Medical Laboratory Science Option
For students who entered fall 2020 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 /
HSCI.1060 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar /
Transfer Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I /
First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| HSCI.1020 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1040 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1210 | Management Pre-Calculus (MATH)2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)1 | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | |
| BMSC.2100 | Introduction to Applied Biomedical Sciences (SRE) | 1 |
| HSCI.2110 | Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Basic Clinical Microbiology and Pathology Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I3 | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry Lab I3 | 1 |
| PHYS.1030 | General Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS.1030L | General Physics Lab I | 1 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| HSCI.2520 | Physiological Chemistry II3 | 3 |
| HSCI.2540 | Physiological Chemistry II Lab3 | 1 |
| MATH.2830 | Introduction to Statistics (STEM) | 3 |
| MLSC.2410 | Clinical Laboratory Theory | 3 |
| MLSC.2430 | Clinical Laboratory Theory Lab | 1 |
| BMSC.2420 | Organic Structures and Reactions I4 | 3 |
| BMSC.2440 | Organic Structures and Reactions Lab I4 | 1 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| BMSC.3310 | Clinical Immunology (IL), (WOC) | 3 |
| BMSC.3630 | Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory (CTPS), (QL) | 2 |
| HSCI.3500 | Human Biochemistry | 3 |
| MLSC.3210 | Clinical Hematology | 3 |
| MLSC.3230 | Clinical Hematology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.3340 | Advanced Topics in Hemostasis | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| MLSC.3510 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3 |
| MLSC.3530 | Clinical Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.3810 | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (AIL) | 2 |
| MLSC.4310 | Clinical Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLSC.4330 | Clinical Immunohematology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.3200 | Clinical Hematology Practicum | 2 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)1 | 3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| MLSC.3110 | Medical Bacteriology I | 3 |
| MLSC.3130 | Medical Bacteriology Lab I | 2 |
| MLSC.4300 | Clinical Immunohematology Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4510 | Urinalysis Practicum | 0 |
| MLSC.4520 /
MLSC.4540 | Clinical Chemistry II /
Clinical Chemistry Lab II | 3/2 |
| MLSC.4610 | Clinical Virology | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 12 | |
| MLSC.4100 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4110 | Medical Mycology and Parasitology | 3 |
| MLSC.4130 | Medical Mycology and Parasitology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.4180 | Medical Lab Science Senior Seminar | 2 |
| MLSC.4500 | Clinical Chemistry Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4530 | Laboratory Management and Ethics | 1 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120
1Must choose one among (AH), (SS), or Free Electives that satisfies the (DCA) ELO.
2Can be replaced with any MATH.12xx, MATH.13xx, or MATH.14xx course.
3Can be replaced with two semesters of any CHEM.1xxx course w/Lab (CHEM.1110 / CHEM.1130L & CHEM.1120 / CHEM.1140L OR CHEM.1210 / CHEM.1230L & CHEM.1220 / CHEM.1240L).
4Can be replaced with CHEM.2210 / CHEM.2290L Organic Chemistry I w/Lab
Notes:
- All students must come for pre-registration advising every semester.
- All students must have transportation for off-campus practicum during junior and senior year.
- All students must have current CPR certification and immunization documentation report on file with department prior to the beginning of their junior year.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.