This degree program prepares you for certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist.

You will complete 5 semesters of foundational courses after admission into the university, 2 semesters of Medical laboratory Science course work after successful application into the professional portion of the program, and 14-15 weeks of clinical externship in an affiliated hospital laboratory the Spring semester of your senior year.  A certification examination is taken at the successful completion of the hospital training program. The requirements for certification are established by the Board of Certification of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Acceptance into the professional portion of the program is competitive and application is made during the spring of your sophomore year. The application will be posted on the MLS website during Spring and Summer semester and close at the beginning of Fall semester. In order to be admitted, an overall GPA of greater or equal to 2.5, a C or better in the foundational math and science courses, and completion of all university core requirements must be met.

The following foundational science and math courses are required to be completed with a grade of C or better prior to beginning study in the clinical portion of the program:
CHEM 1230 General Chemistry I    
CHEM 1280 General Chemistry Lab I   
CHEM 1240 General Chemistry II    
CHEM 1290 General Chemistry Lab II 
CHEM 2410 Organic Chemistry I  
CHEM 2460 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors    
CHEM 2420 Organic Chemistry II    
CHEM 2470 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Non-Majors       

BIOL 2170 Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance    
BIOL 2180 Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance   
BIOL 3010 Molecular Genetics    
BIOL 3030 Cell Biology
BIOL 3070 Human Physiology
Human or Vertebrate Anatomy with lab  (either EXSC 2510 & EXSC 2520 or BIOL 3510) 

 BIOL 4030 & BIOL 4040 Microbiology with Laboratory

 BIOL 4050 & BIOL 4060 Immunology With Laboratory
   
MATH 1320  College Algebra    
MATH 2600  Introduction To Statistics    

MEDT 2010  Clinical Laboratory Techniques  

The following courses comprise the clinical portion of the program and are required to be completed with a grade of C or better:

MEDT 4020 Clinical Hematology I
MEDT 4025 Clinical Hematology II
MEDT 4030 Urine Analysis and Body Fluids
MEDT 4040 Clinical Chemistry
MEDT 4050 Clinical Microbiology I

MEDT 4060 Clnical Immunology
MEDT 4080 Clinical Immunohematology
MEDT 4120 Clinical Microbiology II
MEDT 4500 Clinical Research and Clinical Correlations
MEDT 4950 Clinical Externship: Management
MEDT 4951 Clinical Externship: Microbiology
MEDT 4952 Clinical Externship: Chemistry
MEDT 4953 Clinical Externship: Hematology
MEDT 4954 Clinical Externship: Immunohematology

The recommended Composition II option for students in the Medical Laboratory Science program is ENGL 2950 Science And Technical Report Writing.

The clinical externships in the fourth year include sites at the University of Toledo Medical Center, ProMedica hospital laboratories, the Toledo Clinic and other local and regional hospitals.

A grade of C or better is required in all the professional courses (MEDT 4000+) in order to successfully complete the program. Upon successful completion of all course requirements, you will be awarded the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science and you are then eligible to take the national American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC) certification examination. However graduating from the UToledo MLS program does not guarantee passage of the ASCP BOC exam.

Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements. The medical laboratory advisor will assist students in planning the sequence in which the pre-clinical courses are taken during the student's years at the university. Therefore, interested applicants should consult with the medical technology program advisor before selecting this professional career option.

Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

Plan of Study Grid

First Term		Hours
NSM 1000	Foundations of Academic Success for Science and Math Majors	2
CHEM 1230	General Chemistry I	4
CHEM 1280	General Chemistry Lab I	1
ENGL 1110	College Composition I	3
MATH 1320	College Algebra	3
Core Elective (Multicultural)		3
	Hours	16
Second Term
CHEM 1240	General Chemistry II	4
CHEM 1290	General Chemistry Lab II	1
BIOL 2170	Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance	4
BIOL 2180	Fundamentals of Life Science Laboratory: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance	1
EXSC 2510	Human Anatomy	3
EXSC 2520	Human Anatomy Lab	1
Arts/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	17
Third Term
BIOL 3030	Cell Biology	3
CHEM 2410	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHEM 2460	Organic Chemistry Laboratory I for Non-Majors	1
MEDT 2010	Introduction to Medical Laboratory Techniques	2
ENGL 2950	Technical Writing	3
Social Sciences Core		3
	Hours	15
Fourth Term
BIOL 3010	Molecular Genetics	3
CHEM 2420	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHEM 2470	Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Non-Majors	1
BIOL 3070	Human Physiology	3
MATH 2600	Introduction To Statistics	3
Core Elective (Multicultural)		3
Apply for Clinical Program (terms 5-7) this spring
	Hours	16
Fifth Term
BIOL 4050	Immunology	3
BIOL 4060	Immunology Laboratory	1
Social Sciences Core		3
BIOL 4030	Microbiology	3
BIOL 4040	Microbiology Laboratory	1
Arts/Humanities Core		3
	Hours	14
Sixth Term
MEDT 4020	Clinical Hematology I	4
MEDT 4030	Urine Analysis and Body Fluids	2
MEDT 4050	Clinical Microbiology I	4
MEDT 4060	Clnical Immunology	3
MEDT 4950	Clinical Externship: Management	1
	Hours	14
Seventh Term
MEDT 4040	Clinical Chemistry	5
MEDT 4080	Clinical Immunohematology	4
MEDT 4025	Clinical Hematology II	3
MEDT 4120	Clinical Microbiology II	3
	Hours	15
Eighth Term
MEDT 4951	Clinical Externship: Microbiology	4
MEDT 4952	Clinical Externship: Chemistry	2
MEDT 4953	Clinical Externship: Hematology	2
MEDT 4954	Clinical Externship: Immunohematology	3
MEDT 4500	Clinical Research and Clinical Correlations	3
	Hours	14
	Total Hours	121

• Demonstrate a level of knowledge of the field that is commensurate with that expected for ASCP certified Medical Laboratory Scientists.
• Perform routine and complex analytical tests on all specimens received in the laboratory, such as blood, body fluids and other types of specimens.
• Operate routinely used laboratory instruments and follow their preventive maintenance protocols. Be able to identify malfunctions and make minor repairs or adjustments.
• Utilize basic scientific principles in developing new techniques and procedures and be able to evaluate the usefulness and practicality for the laboratory situation presented, i.e., finance, personnel, physical space.
• Correlate data from other sections of the laboratory in deciding whether results are correct and accurate; confirm abnormal findings and timely report critical findings according to the institution s established protocols.
• Examine and evaluate quality control results and institute correcting procedures if results are out of control.
• Demonstrate concern for and cooperation with other members of the health care team, patients, their family members and visitors.
• Recognize the need for continued educational growth within the profession to ensure progress toward professional competence.
• Respect patients rights and privacy and the confidentiality of patient s health information.
• Abide by the laboratory's safety policies. Recognize unsafe conditions, correct them and/or report them to the supervisor.
• Abide by the code of ethics for the profession.
• If placed in a supervisory position, understand and apply the principles of management and supervision.