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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. major
(3 + 1 Option)

Required Credits: 87
Required GPA: 2.25

REQUIRED CLINICAL STUDIES 3 + 1 OPTION

In this option, the student completes the required Medical Laboratory Science and Core Curriculum courses at Bemidji State University, and then applies for admission to the clinical year program through the University of North Dakota or other affiliated institution. Please be aware admission to a clinical year program is competitive and not guaranteed; however, completion of a clinical year is required to complete a MLS 3+1 major. Additionally, a minimum 2.80 GPA in science courses is a requirement for admission to a clinical year program. The Medical Laboratory Science student must consult with the Medical Laboratory Science advisor at the start of the academic program and regularly throughout the course of study. The student must complete the Bemidji State University Core Curriculum requirements before the clinical year of study.

I REQUIRED COURSES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits)
• BIOL 2360 Genetics (4 credits)
• BIOL 3074 Molecular Techniques (2 credits)
  or BCMB 3074 Molecular Techniques (2 credits)
• BIOL 3260 Human Physiology (4 credits)
• BIOL 3300 Introduction to Hematology (4 credits)
• BIOL 3580 Immunology (3 credits)
• BIOL 3710 Microbiology (4 credits)
• BIOL 4210 Parasitology (4 credits)
• BIOL 4715 Clinical Microbiology (3 credits)
• CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
• CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
• CHEM 3311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
• CHEM 3371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
• CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)

SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

• MATH 1170 College Algebra (3 credits)
• MATH 1470 Precalculus (5 credits)

II REQUIRED CLINICAL STUDIES

Clinical year courses, taken during the senior
year beginning with summer term, are taken through
entrance into the clinical year program at the
University of North Dakota or at affiliated hospitals.
The clinical year will consist of at least 37 credits.

NOTE: A clinical year position is not guaranteed.
Students must apply for a clinical year position in
October of the junior year. Please see advisor
regarding the clinical year of study.

The following courses are recommended, but not required for completion of the major:

• BIOL 1500 Diversity of Life (4 credits)
• STAT 2610 Applied Statistics (4 credits)
  or PSY 3401 Basic Statistics for Research (4 credits)
• CHEM 3312 Organic Chemistry II (3 credits)
• CHEM 3372 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
• CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)

Suggested Semester Schedule | Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. 3+1 option

The following is a list of Medical Laboratory Science courses arranged by year.
This suggested schedule is intended to help students plan their courses
without course conflicts.

Freshman

• BIOL 1400 Cellular Principles (4 credits)
• BIOL 2360 Genetics (4 credits)
• CHEM 2211 Principles of Chemistry I (4 credits)
• CHEM 2212 Principles of Chemistry II (4 credits)
• ENGL 1151 Composition (3 credits)
• ENGL 2152 Argument and Exposition (3 credits)
• MATH 1170 College Algebra (3 credits)
  or MATH 1470 Precalculus (5 credits)
• Additional core curriculum requirements

Sophomore

• BCMB 3074 Molecular Techniques (2 credits)
   or BIOL 3074 Molecular Techniques (2 credits)
• BIOL 3260 Human Physiology (4 credits)
• BIOL 3710 Microbiology (4 credits)
• BIOL 4210 Parasitology (4 credits)
• CHEM 3311 Organic Chemistry I (3 credits)
• CHEM 3371 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
• Additional Core Curriculum requirements

Junior

• BIOL 3300 Introduction to Hematology (4 credits)
• BIOL 3580 Immunology (3 credits)
• BIOL 4715 Clinical Microbiology (3 credits)
• CHEM 4411 Biochemistry I (3 credits)
• CHEM 4471 Biochemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
• STAT 2610 Applied Statistics (4 credits)
  or PSY 3401 Basic Statistics for Research (4 credits)
• Any remaining Core Curriculum requirements

Senior

• Clinical year courses