The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program prepares students for a professional career in healthcare, analyzing clinical specimens in the hospital laboratory.  Graduates are eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology exam, leading to the MLS(ASCP) credential (required by most hospital laboratories).

Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) provide the science that supports healthcare, supplying information which allows care providers to determine diagnoses and treatments. MLS work in all areas of the medical laboratory, including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology, Microbiology, and Transfusion Services (Blood Bank). A degree in MLS is also good preparation for graduate or professional school, and provides options for careers in related scientific and healthcare fields.

The B.S. in MLS at IUS includes two years of general education courses and science prerequisites. During the Sophomore year, students may apply to enter the MLS program as juniors. Two years of specialized instruction include a semester-long internship at an affiliated hospital in the Louisville metro area. There is a critical need for laboratory professionals nationwide, so there are many jobs available and local hospitals offer work-agreement scholarships that will cover tuition.

Degree Requirements

Credit Hours: 120 

GPA: 2.5

Mode of Instruction: In-Person

Science and Math courses require a minimum grade of C

Complete the following courses:

• BIOL-L 312 Cell Biology Lecture-C minimum (3)
• BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology-C minimum (3)
• MICR-M 310 Microbiology-C minimum (3)
• BIOL-K 312 Immunology -C minimum (3)
• MICR-M315 Microbiology Lab-C minimum (2)
• ANAT-A 215 Basic Human Anatomy-C minimum (5)
• Reasoning about Ethical Issues/Diversity(3)
• COMM-S 121 Public Speaking (3)
• ENG-W 231, 234, or 290 (3)
• CLS-L 202 Laboratory Math and Techniques (1)
• CLS-C 407 Hematology (3)
• CLS-C 405 Clinical Chemistry (3)
• CLS-C 408 Hematology Methods (2)
• CLS-C 415 Clinical Molecular Diagnostics and Special Chemistry (3)
• CLS-C 406 Diagnostic Methods (2)
• CLS-I 407 Immunohematology (3)
• CSL-I 411 Clinical Immunodiagnostics (3)
• CLS-I 408 Blood Banking Methods (2)
• CLS-L 420 Urinalysis and Body Fluids Analysis (2)
• Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
• Additional Gen Ed (3)
• Arts/Humanities (3)
• CLS-M 403 Clinical Microbiology (3)
• BIOL-L 490 Individual Study (3
• CLS-M 404 Microbiology Methods (2)
• CLS-E 401 General Externship 1 (2)
• CLS-M 413 Advanced Clinical Microbiology (3)
• CLS-E 402 General Externship (2)
• CLS-M 411 Mycology and Parasitology(2)
• CLS-E 403 General Externship 3 (2)
• CLS-C 409 Hemostasis (2)
• CLS-E 404 General Externship 4 (2)
• CLS-B 399 Clinical Laboratory Management (3)
• BIOL-L 101 Introduction to Biological Sciences I-C minimum (5)
• BIOL-L 102 Introduction to Biological Sciences II-C minimum (5)
• CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I-C minimum (3)
• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II- C minimum (3)
• CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I -C minimum (2)
• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II- C minimum (2)
• COAS-S 104 (1) First Year Seminar
• ENG-W131 Elementary Composition (3)
• AHLT-M 330 Medical Terminology (3)
• General Elective (3)
• MATH-K 300 Statistical Techniques for Health Professions* (3)

 *Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: MATH-M 101 with a C- or better or ALEKS Score >= 25. Students will earn a minor in Biology upon completion of the degree.