Curriculum Overview
The curriculum of the Online MLT-to-MLS Degree Advancement Program’s five-semester track consists of 75 semester credit hours of prerequisite coursework and 45 semester credit hours of upper-level courses in the medical laboratory sciences program.
A key component of the program curriculum is the use of case study and development in lieu of traditional clinical internships. Students will develop higher-level clinical analysis during these courses to prepare for medical laboratory scientist level technical roles.
Degree Plan
The following 45 hours are required by all students in the program.
First Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 32143 | Current Topics in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 3 |
| MLSC 41381 | Lab Management | 1 |
| MLSC 42202 | Hematology Lab for Distance Learners | 2 |
| MLSC 43133 | Hematology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Second Semester
| 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 |
Third Semester
| 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 | 3 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
Fourth Semester
| 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 42302 | Hematology Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 43163 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Fifth Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MLSC 42162 | Chemistry Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 42352 | Microbiology Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 42402 | Blood Bank Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 43453 | Laboratory Case Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 |
Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| First | 9 |
| Second | 10 |
| Third | 8 |
| Fourth | 9 |
| Fifth | 9 |
| Total Program Hours | 45 |
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.