Medical Laboratory Sciences B.S. - 2 Year Plan of Study

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SCIV - Civics Literacy needs to be completed prior to graduation. For more information, see https://www.usf.edu/undergrad/students/civics-literacy.aspx or talk with your academic advisor.

Items that are critical are marked with a ✳️ and are included in the plan for a student to stay on track.

Potential Entry Level Job Titles:

Medical Technologist
Laboratory Manager

Potential Entry Level Salary Range:

$40,000 - $60,000

Year 1

Semester 1 (Fall)

✳️ MCB 4115 - Medical Bacteriology Credit(s): 3
✳️ MCB 4115L - Determinative Bacteriology Laboratory Credit(s): 2
CHM 2211 - Organic Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHM 2211L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit(s): 2
PCB 3023 - Cell Biology Credit(s): 3
PCB 3023L - Cell Biology Laboratory Credit(s): 1
Total Credit Hours: 14

Semester 2 (Spring)

BCH 3053 - General Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
PCB 4234 - Principles of Immunology Credit(s): 3
OR HSC 4504 - Foundations of Public Health Immunology Credit(s): 3
STA 2023 - Introductory Statistics I Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 3
General/Unrestricted Elective Credit(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 16

Semester 3 (Summer)

Please consider pursing High Impact Practice opportunities this semester such as Education Abroad, Internship Opportunities, Community Engagement, or Research Opportunities.

Questions about opportunities? Schedule an appointment with your academic advisor.

Year 2

Semester 4 (Fall)

MLS 4862 - Clinical Hematology Credit(s): 6
MLS 4865 - Clinical Immunohematology Credit(s): 6
Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 5 (Spring)

MLS 4863 - Clinical Microbiology Credit(s): 6
MLS 4864 - Clinical Chemistry Credit(s): 6
Total Credit Hours: 12

Semester 6 (Summer)

MLS 4038 - Introduction to Medical Technology Credit(s): 1-2 (Students take this course for 1 credit hour.)
MLS 4860 - Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids Credit(s): 2
MLS 4861 - Clinical Immunology Credit(s): 2
MLS 4866 - Clinical Laboratory Management and Education Credit(s): 1
Total Credit Hours: 6

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