2016-2017 University Catalog
Medical Laboratory Science, BS
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Banner Code: SC-BS-MLAB
College: College of Science
Department: Biology
This program requires the equivalent of three years of full-time pre-professional study at the college level preceding a senior year of professional education in an affiliated school of medical laboratory science. All affiliated schools (see below) are accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
Students must fulfill all Requirements for Bachelor’s Degrees including the Mason Core* . In addition:
- Students must complete MLAB 200 and present the following courses in their biology coursework and supporting requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.00.
- A grade of ‘C’ or better must be earned in BIOL 213 in order to advance to other major requirements. Students may repeat BIOL 213 once and a second time only with permission of the Department of Biology .
- Medical laboratory science majors must earn a minimum of ‘C’ in all biology core courses listed below.
*Note: Because of the extensive pre-professional education requirements stipulated by NAACLS, students majoring in medical laboratory science are exempt from the Mason Core ‘Arts’ requirement.
Taking MLAB 300 fulfills this major’s writing intensive requirement.
Important information and departmental policies are listed in the Department of Biology section of this catalog.
Medical Laboratory Science Schools
Responsibility for applying to schools of medical laboratory science and gaining admission rests with the student; however, guidance is provided by the medical laboratory science program director. Admission to medical laboratory science schools is selective, so candidates should strive for strong academic standing. Students who fail to gain admission to an affiliated NAACLS-approved school are unable to complete the degree program. Such students may transfer to the biology major without loss of credits.
Application to medical laboratory science schools should be initiated about a year before the desired entrance date. This fact, coupled with the large number of required courses in the pre-professional curriculum, makes it imperative that students in the program consult regularly with the medical laboratory science program director. All medical laboratory science majors and prospective majors are urged to enroll in MLAB 200 as early as possible. This course provides information on the profession, as well as the educational demands placed on candidates.
Affiliated NAACLS-approved Schools
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