Medicine
Undergraduate Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Before entering the program, students must complete the minimum prerequisites listed below. Students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate courses and semester sequence in order to complete prerequisites. Prerequisites may be taken at any accredited college or university and be completed by July 1 prior to entry. The code “GE” indicates a course that meets the campus’ General Education core.
Approved courses that meet the General Education core can be found at this section of the Division of Undergraduate Education website.
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Core Communication: |
2 courses |
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Additional Written Communication |
1 course |
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Arts/Humanities (GE) |
1 course |
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Social Sciences (GE) |
1 course |
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Additional Arts/Humanities or Social Sciences (GE) |
1 course |
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Cultural Understanding (GE) |
1 course |
Biological Sciences Applicant must complete at least 18 credit hours or the equivalent of biology to include the following courses:
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Introductory Human Biology |
1 course |
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Microbiology (must include wet lab) |
1 course |
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Human Genetics |
1 course |
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Human Physiology |
1 course |
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Immunology |
1 course |
Chemistry Applicant must complete at least 18 credit hours or the equivalent of chemistry to include the following courses:
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Introductory Chemistry (with lab) (GE) |
2 courses (w/lab) |
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Organic I (with lab) |
1 course (w/lab) |
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Advanced Chemistry Elective |
1 course* |
*Suggested Advanced Chemistry Electives: biochemistry, organic II, analytical chemistry, or other upper-level chemistry course as approved by the program’s admissions committee.
Analytic Reasoning Applicant must complete the following courses:
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College Algebra and Trigonometry or higher content (GE)# |
1-2 courses |
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Statistics (GE) |
1 course |
#Two semesters are required for Algebra/Trigonometry sequence. One semester is required for Trigonometry level (or higher) courses.
Suggested General Electives While not inclusive or mandatory, the following is a list of suggested elective areas: human anatomy, molecular biology, medical terminology, and medical microbiology.
Sample Plan of Study
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Freshman |
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Fall |
Credits |
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Elementary Composition or Speech Communication |
3.0 |
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Arts/Humanities or Social Science Elective |
3.0 |
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Concepts of Biology I |
5.0 |
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Principles of Chemistry I w/lab |
5.0 |
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Total |
16.0 |
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Spring |
Credits |
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Elementary Composition or Speech Communication |
3.0 |
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Concepts of Biology II |
5.0 |
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Principles of Chemistry II w/lab |
5.0 |
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Arts/Humanities or Social Science Elective |
3.0 |
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Total |
16.0 |
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Sophomore |
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Fall |
Credits |
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Organic Chemistry I |
3.0 |
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Organic Chemistry I Lab |
2.0 |
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Anatomy/Physiology I (as elective) |
4.0 |
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Algebra/Trigonometry I |
3.0 |
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Written Communication (2nd Course) |
3.0 |
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Total |
15.0 |
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Spring |
Credits |
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Upper-Level Chemistry Elective |
3.0 |
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Algebra/Trigonometry II |
3.0 |
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Anatomy/Physiology II |
4.0 |
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Arts/Humanities or Social Science Elective |
3.0 |
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Total |
13.0 |
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Junior |
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Fall |
Credits |
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Statistics |
3.0 |
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Microbiology (w/wet lab) |
3.0 |
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Cultural Understanding |
3.0 |
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Electives |
3.0 |
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Total |
12.0 |
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Spring |
Credits |
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Genetics |
3.0 |
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Immunology |
3.0 |
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Elective |
6.0 |
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Total |
12.0 |
Updated: April 21, 2017
