MLT-to-MLS – Program Curriculum
The MLT-to-MLS Online Degree Completion Program curriculum requires 45 credits of upper-level courses for the Bachelor of Science in medical laboratory sciences.
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.
Three-Semester Track
The following 45 credits are required in the program curriculum:
First Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| MLSC 31201 | Body Fluids Lab for Distance Learners | 1 |
| MLSC 32143 | Current Topics in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 3 |
| MLSC 42142 | Parasitology | 2 |
| MLSC 42202 | Hematology Lab for Distance Learners | 2 |
| MLSC 42232 | Body Fluids | 2 |
| MLSC 43103 | Immunology | 3 |
| MLSC 43133 | Hematology | 3 |
| Total Hours | | 16 |
Second 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 42362 | Clinical Microbiology Lab for Distance Learners | 2 |
| MLSC 43153 | Clinical Microbiology | 3 |
| MLSC 43163 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLSC 45145 | Clinical Biochemistry | 5 |
| Total Hours | | 17 |
Third Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| MLSC 41381 | Laboratory Management | 1 |
| MLSC 42161 | Chemistry Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 42352 | Microbiology Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 42302 | Hematology Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 42402 | Blood Bank Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 43453 | Laboratory Case Studies | 3 |
| Total Hours | | 12 |
Three-Semester Track Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Hours |
| First | 16 |
| Second | 17 |
| Third | 12 |
| Total Program Hours | 45 |
A letter grade of C or better is required for the student to progress in the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to earn the degree.
Four-Semester Track
The following 45 credits are required in the program curriculum:
First Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| MLSC 31201 | Body Fluids Lab for Distance Learners | 1 |
| MLSC 32143 | Current Topics in Medical Laboratory Sciences | 3 |
| MLSC 42202 | Hematology Lab for Distance Learners | 2 |
| MLSC 42232 | Body Fluids | 2 |
| MLSC 43103 | Immunology | 3 |
| MLSC 43133 | Hematology | 3 |
| Total Hours | | 14 |
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 41261 | Immunohematology Lab for Distance Learners | 1 |
| MLSC 41271 | Molecular Diagnostics Lab for Distance Learners | 1 |
| MLSC 42142 | Parasitology | 2 |
| MLSC 42172 | Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| MLSC 43163 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| Total Hours | | 9 |
Fourth Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| MLSC 41381 | Lab Management | 1 |
| MLSC 42162 | Chemistry Case Study and Development | 2 |
| MLSC 42302 | Hematology 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 | | 12 |
Four-Semester Track Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Hours |
| First | 14 |
| Second | 10 |
| Third | 9 |
| Fourth | 12 |
| Total Program Hours | 45 |
A letter grade of C or better is required for the student to progress in the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to earn the degree.
Five-Semester Track
The following 45 credits are required in the program curriculum:
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 |
Five-Semester Track Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Hours |
| First | 9 |
| Second | 10 |
| Third | 8 |
| Fourth | 9 |
| Fifth | 9 |
| Total Program Hours | 45 |
A letter grade of C or better is required for the student to progress in the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to earn the degree.
Textbooks
The list of required textbooks is published on the UAMS Bookstore website in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.
