Program: Medical Laboratory Science, BS - University of Maine Augusta

Admissions Requirements:

Hold an associate degree from a NAACLS or ABHES-accredited CLT/MLT program, or equivalent course work
Submit proof of current national certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)
Have earned a GPA of 2.0 or better in your original MLT degree program
Submit official transcripts from all schools attended

Bachelor Degree Requirements:

Minimum 120 Credit Hours
Writing Intensive Course
Minimum Cumulative G.P.A.: 2.00
30 Credit Hours of Residency Courses
9 Credits of Major Residency Courses
Minimum Grade of “C+” or better in all MLS classes

Program Major Requirements (32 Credit Hours):

All MLS courses must be passed with a “C+” or better.

Degree Completion Requirements (48 Credit Hours)

Transfer Courses 48 CR

General Education Requirements (40 Credit Hours):

Written Communication:

ENG 101 - College Writing 3 CR

Oral Communication:

Any 3 CR*

Computing Literacy:

Any 3 CR*

Social Science:

Any 3 CR*

Natural Science:

Any 4 CR*

Humanities:

Any 3 CR*

Fine Arts:

Any 3 CR*

Information Literacy:

Any 3 CR*

Cultural Diversity:

Any 3 CR*

Ethical Reasoning:

PHI 351 - Biomedical Ethics 3 CR

Quantitative Literacy:

MAT 115 - Elementary Statistics I 3 CR

Writing Intensive:

MLS 430W - Senior Seminar 3 CR

Critical Thinking:

MLS 300 - Hematology 3 CR

*These General Education courses are waivable for students with prior bachelor’s degree

Non asterisked (*) linked courses are required for this program

Advising Notes:

MLS 300 and MLS 430W must have a C+ or higher.

General Education:

It is the intention of the University of Maine at Augusta that every degree graduate will be prepared to function in our society as an effective and informed citizen. To this end, the faculty has designed a set of minimum expectations that students are expected to satisfy. The aspirations are defined by core skills, competencies, and abilities as well as knowledge based learning experiences that are the grounds for the General Education Requirements. To learn more, visit www.uma.edu/academics/general-education/