Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Sample Online Curriculum
The sample course of study below is based on the 2021 Undergraduate Catalog. This is not an official advising document. All efforts have been made to provide accurate program information. However, this information is subject to change by the department.
This is a degree completion program, which means you should already have college credits for the lower division coursework.
Transfer credit may be granted if you graduated from a medical laboratory technician certification program, took courses at another institution, or have related military experience. Our online enrollment coordinators can provide a free unofficial transfer evaluation before you apply to ODU. Official review of your student records happens when you apply to and are admitted to ODU.
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Lower Division Departmental Requirements
These courses are specific to the Medical Laboratory Science degree. Some of them fulfill lower division general education requirements. Additional lower division general education courses are required to earn a bachelor's degree from ODU.
All lower level general education and department requirements must be completed prior to entering the Medical Laboratory Science bachelor's program.
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110C English Composition | 3 | Satisfies GEN ED Written Communication |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Mathematical Skills | 3 | MATH 102M or 103M |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Mathematical Skills | 3 | STAT 130M |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Nature of Science | 4 | CHEM 121N+122N |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Nature of Science | 4 | CHEM 123N+124N |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Nature of Science | 4 | BIOL 121N+122N |
| (DEPT) BIOL 250 Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| (DEPT) BIOL 251 Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| (DEPT) CHEM 211+212 Organic Chemistry I Lecture and Lab | 5 |
Upper Division Major Courses
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| MLS 309 Medical Bacteriology | 3 | |
| MLS 310 Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 1 | May be taken prior to admission to the MLS program. |
| MLS 324 Clinical Instrumentation and Electronics | 3 | May be taken prior to admission to the MLS program. |
| MLS 326 Immunohematology | 3 | |
| MLS 328 Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis | 2 | |
| MLS 330 Clinical Immunology/Serology | 2 | |
| MLS 340 Medical Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology | 1 | |
| MLS 351 Clinical Biochemistry | 3 | |
| MLS 402 Survey of Clinical Molecular Techniques | 2 | |
| MLS 403W Management in a Clinical Setting | 3 | |
| MLS 440 Statistical Applications and Data Analysis in the Clinical Laboratory | 3 | |
| MLS 441 Clinical Hematology Competencies | 1 | |
| MLS 442 Clinical Hematology Competencies | 1 | |
| MLS 443 Clinical Biochemistry Competencies | 1 | |
| MLS 444 Clinical Blood Bank Competencies | 1 | |
| MLS 457 Medical Technology Seminar | 1 | |
| Electives | 17-23 | Includes transfer and Prior Learning Assessment credit from MLT Training Program |
A clinical rotation is not required if you are a certified medical laboratory technician.
You may need to take additional free electives to reach 120 credit hours minimum overall and 30 credit minimum taken at ODU.
Upper-Division General Education Requirements
There are four options to complete these course requirements. We recommend that MLS students complete Option D, two courses from outside the College of Health Sciences. One of the courses can be a "T" course, which means it will also fulfill the general education "Impact of Technology" lower level general education requirement.
- Option A. An approved minor, second degree or second major from outside the College of Health Sciences. (12 credit hours minimum)
- Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor from outside the College of Health Sciences. (12 credit hours)
- Option C. International business and regional courses or an approved certification program, such as teaching licensure.
- Option D: two courses from outside the College of Health Sciences. (6 credits)
View this program in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog
This bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours total.
To complete this degree at ODU as a transfer, a minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at ODU.