Medical Laboratory Science Requirements
Medical Laboratory Scientists are skilled laboratory scientists. They work in lab settings using biomedical instrumentation to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. The University of Memphis does not offer a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science. We partner with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to help University of Memphis students pursue careers and education in Medical Laboratory Science.
Pre-MLS students must complete 58 hours of prerequisite classes before transferring to UTHSC to complete their degree. University of Memphis students who are interested in pursuing a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences should complete a degree in Biology, Chemistry, or another natural science. For more information on the master’s degree program at UTHSC please email cls@uthsc.edu.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)
- The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program offered by The University
of Tennessee Health Science Center is a baccalaureate program. Students at The University
of Memphis may enter the U of M as undecided or select one of our undergraduate majors.
A natural science major is preferred.
- It is the applicant's responsibility to research each school and review recommended
coursework in addition to verifying the prerequisites listed below. Application dates
and deadlines may vary.
- Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the pre-professional advisor early in their academic career to discuss plans of study, student involvement, the application process to professional school, etc.
Helpful Resources
- American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- National Accrediting Agency for Laboratory Personnel
Courses |
UofM Course |
# of hours required by UTHSC |
Anatomy & Physiology |
BIOL 2010/2011 |
8 |
General Biology |
BIOL 1110/1111 |
4 |
Microbiology |
BIOL 1230/1231 |
4 |
General Chemistry |
CHEM 1110/1111 |
8 |
Organic Chemistry |
CHEM 3311/3301 |
4 |
English Composition |
ENGL 1010 |
6 |
English Literature |
ENGL 2201 or ENGL 2202 |
3 |
College Algebra |
Math 1710 or higher |
3 |
Humanities or Fine Arts |
Any course |
3 |
Social/Behavioral Sciences |
Any course |
3 |
General Education Electives |
See Advisor for options |
6 hours needed to reach 58 total |