Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
Lead Faculty:
Mr. Philip Payne
The MLT to BS in Clinical Lab Science program provides the formally trained Medical Lab Technician an opportunity to complete their BS degree entirely online, at a pace that suits their needs. The program contains necessary prerequisites for application into a post baccalaureate Clinical Lab Sciences traineeship. Some graduates may choose to find employment in the clinical diagnostics/medical device industry, or pursue advanced degrees such as in Healthcare Management.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Assess clinical laboratory practice and procedure by applying the knowledge of technical skills and theory obtained.
- Identify problems in the clinical laboratory and establish a course of action to correct them.
- Demonstrate competence in the knowledge and basis of laboratory methods which use advanced analytical, immunological and molecular techniques.
- Interpret and evaluate laboratory procedures and results.
- Demonstrate the ability to critically think and apply knowledge to new situations.
- Conduct research using primary literature sources.
- Produce written work of the standards
required by employers in the industry or post graduate programs.
Requirements
To receive the MLT to BS in Clinical Lab Science degree, students must complete at least 180 quarter units as articulated below, 45 of which must be completed in residence at National University and 76.5 of which must be completed at the upper-division level. Refer to the section on undergraduate admission procedures for specific information regarding admission and evaluation.
Requirements for the Major
(9 courses; 40.5 quarter units)
Core Requisite(s):
- CLS 310 Clinical Virology
- CLS 315 Molecular Diagnostics
- CLS 320 Clinical Lab Management
- CLS 401 Quantitative Analysis
- NSG 322 Intro to Biomedical Statistics
- CLS 301 Clinical Biochemistry
- HSC 300 Legal/Ethical Issues & Hlth Pr
- CLS 305 Clinical Immunology
- CLS 495 Clinical Lab Science Capstone
Upper-Division Electives
(7 courses; 31.5 quarter units) Students must complete a minimum of 31.5 quarter units of upper division electives to fulfill the upper-division unit requirements for the MLT to Bachelor of Science in Clinical Lab Science. The following courses are strongly recommended:
