Suggested Degree Pathway for Clinical Laboratory Sciences - Medical Laboratory Science Option
For students who entered fall 2015 to spring 2017.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy & Phys. I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I / FYSH (CW) | 3 |
| PSYC.1010 | Introduction to Psychological Science (SS) | 3 |
| SOCI.1010 | Intro. to Sociology (SS), (DCA) | 3 |
| MATH.2830 | Intro. to Statistics (STEM) | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.1020 | Human Anatomy & Phys. II (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1040 | Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MLSC.2730 | Intro to Clinical Lab Sciences (SRE) | 2 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1210 /
MATH.1310 | Pre-calculus Math / Calculus I (MATH) | 3/4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15/16 | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.2110 | Basic Clinical Micro & Pathology | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Basic Clinical Micro. & Pathology Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 14 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSCI.2520 | Physiological Chem. II | 3 |
| HSCI.2540 | Physiological Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| MLSC.2410 | Clinical Laboratory Theory | 3 |
| MLSC.2430 | Clinical Laboratory Theory Lab | 1 |
| MLSC.3410 | Organic React. & Structure | 3 |
| MLSC.3430 | Organic React. & Struc. Lab | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 15 | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC.3210 | Clinical Hematology | 3 |
| MLSC.3230 | Clinical Hematology Lab | 2 |
| HSCI.3500 | Human Biochemistry | 3 |
| MLSC.3610 | Clinical Lab Instrumentation (CTPS), (QL) | 3 |
| MLSC.3630 | Clinical Lab Instrumentation Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.3730 | Clinical Lab Science Seminar | 1 |
| MLSC.4340 | Adv. Topics in Hemostasis | 1 |
| Total | 15 | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC.4100 | Clinical Micro. Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4110 | Medical Mycology & Parasitology | 3 |
| MLSC.4130 | Medical Mycology & Parasitology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.4310 | Clinical Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLSC.4330 | Clinical Immunohematology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.4510 | Clinical Urinalysis Practicum | 0 |
| MLSC.4520 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLSC.4540 | Clinical Chemistry II Lab | 2 |
| Total | 17 | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC.4150 | Clinical Virology/Serology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.4160 | Molecular Diagnostics Lab | 1 |
| MLSC.4300 | Clinical Immunoheme. Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4500 | Clinical Chemistry Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4530 | Lab Management and Ethics | 2 |
| MLSC.4740 | Clinical Lab Science Seminar | 1 |
| HSCI.4350 | Medical & Clinical Genetics (AIL) | 3 |
| Total | 13 | |
Total Minimum Credits = 120.
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 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.
Last Updated: 5/11/2018.