Curriculum Overview
The part-time track of the Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program consists of 65 semester credit hours of prerequisite coursework and a minimum of 55 semester credit hours in the medical laboratory sciences curriculum for a total of 120 credits.
Any student who requires more clinical hours due to specific state regulatory requirements may request it from the program director.
Degree Plan
The following 55 hours are required by all students in the program.
Year One Fall
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 32143 | Current Topics in MLS | 3 |
| MLSC 42202 | Hematology Lab for Distance Learners | 2 |
| MLSC 43133 | Hematology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
Year One Spring
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 42362 | Clinical Microbiology Lab for Distance Learners | 2 |
| MLSC 43153 | Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLSC 45145 | Clinical Biochemistry | 5 |
| Total Hours | 10 |
Year Two Fall
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 31201 | Body Fluids Lab for Distance Learners | 1 |
| MLSC 42142 | Parasitology | 2 |
| MLSC 42232 | Body Fluids | 2 |
| MLSC 43103 | Immunology/Virology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
Year Two Spring
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 41261 | Immunohematology Lab for Distance Learners | 1 |
| MLSC 41271 | Molecular Diagnostics Lab for Distance Learners | 1 |
| MLSC 42172 | Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| MLSC 43163 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 7 |
Year Two Summer
Internship Choice
Students will register for one of the following courses. Please note that students should enroll in the internship that aligns with the student’s internship schedule.
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 43214 | Blood Bank Extended Internship | 4 |
| MLSC 43224 | Chemistry Extended Internship | 4 |
| MLSC 43234 | Hematology Extended Internship | 4 |
| MLSC 43244 | Microbiology Extended Internship | 4 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
Required Courses
In addition, students will register for both of the following courses.
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 41201 | Phlebotomy Internship | 1 |
| MLSC 41301 | Urinalysis Internship | 1 |
| Total Hours | 2 |
Year Three Fall
Required Courses
Students will register for both of the following courses.
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 41381 | Laboratory Management | 1 |
| MLSC 43453 | Laboratory Case Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 4 |
Internship Choice
In addition, students will register for three of the following courses. Please note that students should enroll in the internship that aligns with the student’s internship schedule.
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 43214 | Blood Bank Extended Internship | 4 |
| MLSC 43224 | Chemistry Extended Internship | 4 |
| MLSC 43234 | Hematology Extended Internship | 4 |
| MLSC 43244 | Microbiology Extended Internship | 4 |
| Total Hours | 12 |
Part-Time Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| Year One Fall | 8 |
| Year One Spring | 10 |
| Year Two Fall | 8 |
| Year Two Spring | 7 |
| Year Two Summer | 6 |
| Year Three Fall | 16 |
| Total Program Hours | 55 |
Course Completion Requirements
A letter grade of C or better is required for the student to progress in the program.
Interprofessional Education
All students in the UAMS College of Health Professions must complete all Interprofessional Education activities.
Program Completion Requirements
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to earn the degree.
- Complete Interprofessional Education requirements.
Textbooks
The list of required textbooks is published on the UAMS Bookstore website in compliance with Arkansas Code Annotated section 6-60-601.