Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science - Online

Due to the extensive laboratory requirements in our online program, we strongly recommend that students stick to 8-10 credit hours per semester to help balance their workload, laboratory requirements and course load.

This online degree heavily relies on your clinical mentor and laboratory competencies components.

General Education Requirements

General Education requirements for the Bachelor or Science degree can be found in the course catalog.

Required Support Courses

• CHEM 1130/1135 PS: Intro to Gen, Organic, Biochemistry (5)
  • OR CHEM 1110/1115 PS: Elem Chemistry (5) AND CHEM 1120/1120: Elem Organic Biochemistry (5)
• HTHS 2110 LS: Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology I (4) 
• HTHS 2111: Integrated Human Anatomy & Physiology II (4) 
• MICR 1113: Intro. Microbiology or equivalent (3)
• PUBH 3200: Epidemiology (3) 
  • OR MICR 3603: Advanced Microbiology for Health Professions (3) 
  • OR HAS 3010: Professionalism in Healthcare (3)

Total credit hours: 19-24 credit hours

Equivalent courses completed at regionally accredited institutions may be accepted.

Core Requirements

Students will need to be admitted to the MLS program before registering for any of these courses (with the exception of MLS 3301).

• MLT ASCP certification
• MLS 3301: Online Orientation (2)
• MLS 3302: Biostatics, Research & Laboratory Practices (4) 
• MLS 3310: Advanced Clinical Immunohematology (4) 
• MLS 3312: Clinical Lab Immunology/Virology (4) 
• MLS 3313: Advanced Clinical Hematology & Hemostasis (4)
• MLS 3314: Advanced Clinical Chemistry (4)
• MLS 3316: Advanced Clinical Microbiology & Molecular Diagnostics (4)
• MLS 3318: Clinical Molecular Diagnostics (3) 
• MLS 4409: Clinical Correlation (1)
• MLS 4410: Interdisciplinary Health Care Teams (3) 
• MLS 4411: MLS Simulated Laboratory I (3)
• MLS 4412: MLS Simulated Laboratory II (3) 
• MLS 4415: Laboratory Teaching/Supervision I (3)
• MLS 4453: Supervised Clinical Experience I (1)*
• MLS 4454: Supervised Clinical Experience II (1)*

*Credit given for completing clinical competency requirements in each MLS course

Total credit hours: 40

STEP 1: Apply & Place

Apply to WSU

Enroll at Weber State University. This is required PRIOR to applying to the Medical Laboratory Sciences program. $30 general admissions application fee. 

Get Math & English Placement

Weber State's math and English placement process helps you find initial placement and other courses in the right pathway to reach graduation as efficiently as possible. Your math placement is the first step toward completing the math requirement for graduation which is referred to as your Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement. Your English placement is the first step toward completing what is called your Composition requirement, which is also required for graduation. If you are unsure if you need placement testing, check your CatTracks or contact us. Students with previous degrees or math or English courses may not need placement testing.

• Math Placement Information
• English Placement Information

STEP 2: Complete Pre-Reqs & Secure Clinical Support

The following academic and clinical requirements must be met prior to submitting the Medical Laboratory Sciences application:

Academic Requirements:

• Overall GPA of 2.7 or higher 
• Completion of English 2010 and QL math (MATH 1030, 1035, 1040, or 1050) 
• Completion of 4 support courses with a C grade or better, see Required Support Courses above

Clinical Requirements:

• Clinical support in Hematology, Chemistry, Urinalysis, Blood Bank, and Microbiology/Bacteriology.

• We do not assist with clinical placement.

STEP 3: Program Application

• A secondary program application is required.

Before you start review the following:

• MLT (ASCP) certification is REQUIRED to apply
• MT (AMT) or MT (AAB) certification also acceptable
• Some state certifications are also accepted
• MLS priority application deadlines:
  • Fall semester: May 1
  • Spring semester: September 1
  • Summer semester: February 1
• A one-time, non-refundable $95 fee application fee will be required
• You must upload the MLS Statement of Support with your application

Incomplete applications will be denied. If your application is denied, you will be required to reapply and repay the $95 application fee.

Online Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science Program Application