BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Admission to Professional Curriculum
The deadline for fall semester admission to the professional program is April 1. The deadline for spring semester admission to the professional program is November 1.
To qualify as a candidate for admission to the professional phase, the student must:
- Be admitted to WSU;
- Be in the process of completing, or have completed, the preprofessional requirements with grades of C (2.000) or better;
- Submit an application to department;
- Submit three letters of recommendation;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.500; and
- Complete a professional goal statement.
Acceptance into the professional phase of the program is determined by the medical laboratory sciences admissions committee.
Prerequisite Science Courses
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | 10 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
Or equivalent general chemistry (two semesters at the chemistry major level with lab) | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Biochemistry for Clinical Scientists | ||
| Principles of Biochemistry | ||
Or equivalent biochemistry | ||
| BIOL 210 | General Biology I (or equivalent general biology, one semester with lab) | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Foundational Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology and Human Physiology Lab | ||
Or equivalent human or mammalian physiology | ||
| Select one of the following: | 4-5 | |
| Introduction to Microbiology | ||
| General Microbiology | ||
Or equivalent general or introductory microbiology with lab | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Medical Immunology | ||
| Immunobiology | ||
Or equivalent immunology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 28-31 | |
Note: Applicants should contact the MLS department for updated information regarding new MLS admissions.
Program Requirements
A minimum total of 120 credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science program in medical laboratory sciences with 28–31 credit hours of prerequisite science courses and 54 credit hours of professional courses. Professional courses include 17 weeks of professional practice in medical laboratories that are affiliated with WSU. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the national certification examination through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).
In addition to meeting the requirements of the WSU General Education Program and the requirements of the College of Health Professions, students in the BS in medical laboratory sciences program must take the following courses:
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Select courses to meet General Education requirements 1 | 34-35 | |
| Prerequisite Science Courses | ||
| Complete the prerequisite admission courses | 28-31 | |
| Professional Curriculum | ||
| MLS 400 | Clinical Laboratory Management/Education | 3 |
| MLS 452 | Principles of Urinalysis | 2 |
| MLS 453 | Clinical Chemistry | 8 |
| MLS 463 | Clinical Hematology | 8 |
| MLS 473 | Immunohematology | 8 |
| MLS 479 | Applied Immunohematology 2 | 3 |
| MLS 494 | Special Topics in Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLS 488 | Core Laboratory Practicum 2 | 8 |
| MLS 495 | Clinical Microbiology | 8 |
| MLS 498 | Applied Clinical Microbiology 2 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
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Required major courses may also count towards General Education requirements. Students will need to select additional electives to reach 120 credit hours required for graduation with assistance from an advisor.
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Applied learning courses.
Applied Learning
Students in Bachelor of Science program in medical laboratory sciences are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by successfully completing MLS 479, MLS 488 and MLS 498.
MLT to MLS Progression
Graduates of an NAACLS-accredited MLT-AD program with documentation of a passing score on a national certification exam and who have met other admission requirements for the department of medical laboratory sciences program should contact the department office for information concerning degree completion. Other MLT graduates who do not meet the above criteria should contact the department chairperson by email at: mls@wichita.edu.
The MLT to MLS degree completion Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory sciences is available to certified medical laboratory technicians who seek to continue their education in laboratory medicine. The deadline for fall semester admission to the professional program is April 1. The deadline for spring semester admission to the professional programs is November 1.
To qualify as a candidate for admission to the MLT professional phase, the applicant must:
- Be admitted to WSU;
- Be in the process of completing, or have completed, the preprofessional requirements with grades of C (2.000) or better;
- Submit an application to department;
- Submit three letters of recommendation;
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.500; and
- Complete a professional goal statement.
- In addition, the MLT applicant must submit transcripts showing successful completion of an MLT program and verification of certification; and complete challenge exams designed to determine standing in MLS courses.
Note: Applicants should contact the MLS department for updated information regarding new MLS admissions.
MLT to MLS Program Requirements
Upon acceptance to the MLS program, a program of study is prepared for the student. Students meet the requirements of the MLS curriculum either through a challenge exam or by completing lectures, student laboratories and practicum experiences in MLS courses.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HS 400 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 4 |
| MLS 400 | Clinical Laboratory Management/Education | 3 |
| MLS 411 | Special Topics 2 | 1-6 |
| MLS 452 | Principles of Urinalysis | 2 |
| MLS 458 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| MLS 468 | Advanced Clinical Hematology | 4 |
| MLS 478 | Advanced Immunohematology | 4 |
| MLS 494 | Special Topics in Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLS 499 | Advanced Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 29-34 | |
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Applied learning course.
MLT to MLS Program Plan
MLT students (students who have earned an associate degree as medical laboratory technicians) may begin the professional program in the fall or spring semester. Students may individualize the program only upon permission of the program director.
| Summer Semester | Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MLS 494 | Special Topics in Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLS 400 | Clinical Laboratory Management/Education | 3 |
| MLS 452 | Principles of Urinalysis | 2 |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Fall Semester | ||
| MLS 458 | Advanced Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| MLS 468 | Advanced Clinical Hematology | 4 |
| HS 400 | Introduction to Pathophysiology | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| MLS 478 | Advanced Immunohematology | 4 |
| MLS 499 | Advanced Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Clinical Semester | ||
| Applied practice is completed in the last semester of study and is offered every semester. Number of required semester hours is dependent on extent of the MLT to MLS student's documented work experience. | ||
| MLS 411 | Special Topics 3 | 1-6 |
| Credit Hours | 1-6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 29-34 | |
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Applied learning course.
Applied Learning
Students in the medical laboratory technician to medical laboratory sciences program are required to complete an applied learning or research experience to graduate from the program. The requirement can be met by successful completion of MLS 411. Specific credit hour requirement for each student is determined by documentation of completion of applied learning tasks.
Other Requirements of all Students
Students are required to provide their own transportation to the clinical sites. Students are required to purchase health and professional and general liability insurance, and to show compliance with current guidelines of health and immunity protection.