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Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. major
(3 + 1 Option)

A total of 120 semester credits are needed for the Medical Laboratory Science, (3+1 option) B.S. degree and include the following:

  • 40 upper division credits (level 3000/4000)
  • 87 required major core credits 
  • Completion of Core Curriculum credits (Minnesota Transfer Curriculum [MnTC] Goal Areas 1-10) - required for all baccalaureate degrees
  • Completion of BSU Focus and Nisidotaading Course Requirements
Dual Degrees
Students wishing to complete two degrees concurrently, (example: Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts) must complete a minimum of an additional 30 credits above the required 120 credits. 

Multiple Credentials
Any additional major, minor or certificate in a degree must have at least 6 credits of course work not used to meet the requirements of another major, minor or certificate in the degree.

Required Credits: 87
Required GPA: 2.25

REQUIRED CLINICAL STUDIES 3 + 1 OPTION

In this option, the student completes the required Medical Laboratory Science and Core Curriculum courses at Bemidji State University, and then applies for admission to the clinical year program through the University of North Dakota or other affiliated institution. Please be aware admission to a clinical year program is competitive and not guaranteed; however, completion of a clinical year is required to complete a MLS 3+1 major. Additionally, a minimum 2.80 GPA in science courses is a requirement for admission to a clinical year program. The Medical Laboratory Science student must consult with the Medical Laboratory Science advisor at the start of the academic program and regularly throughout the course of study. The student must complete the Bemidji State University Core Curriculum requirements before the clinical year of study.

I REQUIRED COURSES

COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

SELECT 1 OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES:

II REQUIRED CLINICAL STUDIES

Clinical year courses, taken during the senior
year beginning with summer term, are taken through
entrance into the clinical year program at the
University of North Dakota or at affiliated hospitals.
The clinical year will consist of at least 37 credits.

NOTE: A clinical year position is not guaranteed.
Students must apply for a clinical year position in
October of the junior year. Please see advisor
regarding the clinical year of study.

 

The following courses are recommended, but not required for completion of the major:


Suggested Semester Schedule | Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. 3+1 option

The following is a list of Medical Laboratory Science courses arranged by year.
This suggested schedule is intended to help students plan their courses
without course conflicts.

Freshman

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

  • Clinical year courses