Typical Four-year Outline: Medical Laboratory Science 3+1 BS

The typical four-year outline for Michigan Tech's medical laboratory science bachelor's degree provides a semester-by-semester guide to core courses, labs, and requirements.

The Interactive Degree Audit is the official method for tracking the completion of your specific degree requirements. Please be aware that there are multiple ways for students to progress through this major. This is just one sample and adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes. Students should work with their advisor to develop their individual plan. A full list of undergraduate course descriptions is available.

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Year One

Fall Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
UN 1015 Composition   3
MA 3715 Biostats Yes 3
BL 1710 Medical Terminology   1
CH 1150 University Chem I Yes 3
CH 1151 University Chem Lab 1 Yes 1
Essential Education: Michigan Tech Seminar BL 1600   1
Essential Education: Foundations of the Human World   3
Total   15
Spring Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
BL 1200 General Biology   3
BL 1210 General Biology II Lab   1
CH 1160 University Chemistry II Yes 3
CH 1161 University Chemistry II Lab Yes 1
Essential Education: Shape Elective   3
Essential Education: Arts and Culture   3
Essential Education: Activities for Well-being and Success   1
Total   15

Year Two

Fall Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
BL 2410 Basic Medical Laboratory Techniques Yes 3
CH 2410 Organic Chemistry I  Yes 3
BL 3640 General Immunology Yes 3
BL 2010 Anatomy and Physiology I  Yes 3
BL 2011 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Yes 1
Essential Education: Communication Intensive   3
Essential Education: Activities for Well-being and Success   1
Total   17
Spring Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
BL 3600 Clinical Practicum and Career Prep   1
BL 2200 Genetics Yes 3
BL 2020 Anatomy and Physiology II Yes 3
BL 2021 Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Yes 1
BL 3611 Phlebotomy Yes 1
Essential Education: Intercultural Competency   3
Essential Education: Experience    3
Essential Education: Activities for Well-being and Success   1
Total   16

Year Three

Year Four

Fall Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
BL 4610 Clinical Practicum I Yes 12
Total   12
Spring Semester
Course Prerequisites Credits
BL 4611 Clinical Practicum II Yes 12
Total   12

Grand Total = 122 Credits

Essential Education Requirements (24 total credits)

Required courses are:

  • Essential Ed Seminar (UN 1013 or UN 2013, 1 credit),
  • Composition (UN 1015-3 credits),
  • a Natural and Physical Science course (3 credits),
  • a Communication Intensive course (3 credits),
  • an Arts and Culture course (3 credits),
  • an Intercultural Competency course (3 credits),
  • an Essential Education Experience course (3 credits),
  • and 3 credits of Activities for Well-being and Success.

For specific courses, reference Essential Education on the Registrar's website.

Additional Notes

  • Prerequisite (pre-req) course must be successfully completed PRIOR to taking the subsequent course.
    • Concurrent Prerequisites (concurrent noted by (C) or ©) may be taken at the same time, although it is not necessary if the prerequisite course is completed first.
      • Required Corequisite (co-req) courses that MUST be taken together in the same semester.
      • Class Standing: So (Sophomore Standing earned 30 credits) Jr (Junior Standing earned 60 credits), Sr (Senior Standing earned 90 credits)
      • Semester Offered: Noted under electives with F (Fall), Sp (Spring), Su (Summer) or On Demand (no anticipated offering but may show in the schedule, consult with your advisor)
  • Math: Students are placed into an initial math course based on ACT/SAT math score, the online ALEKS assessment, or a math placement exam score for credit (AP, IB, CLEP).
  • Transfer, Advanced Placement, or study abroad courses are not included in credit hours used for GPA calculations. Transfer credit is awarded for Michigan Tech equivalent coursework only if a grade of ‘C’ or better (2.00/4.00) or equivalent is earned at a transfer institution. Study abroad credit will be awarded based on passing a course according to equivalent international standards. Advanced Placement credit is awarded according to published AP Exam score standards (also IB and CLEP).

This degree plan is not an official list of degree requirements. Adjustments may be required due to curriculum changes.

For 2025-2026. Revised 01/26/2026.