200 Ferris Drive
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 591-2270
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Bachelor's Degree
Locations:
Ferris Main Campus
Classes are held on the main campus in Big Rapids, online, or in a mixed delivery format. https://ferris.eduWhy Choose Medical Laboratory Science?
Medical Laboratory Scientists perform laboratory analyses to help the physician detect, diagnose and treat disease. Lab scientists work with sophisticated laboratory instruments and computers that must be kept in optimal operating condition to give the most accurate results. Physicians base about 70 percent of their diagnosis and treatment decisions on the results of laboratory testing.
In the Medical Laboratory Science program, you’ll learn how to perform and interpret the results of tests on the samples that were collected by phlebotomists and others. The program combines classroom instruction and laboratory practice on-campus with an internship in an affiliated laboratory.
Career Opportunities
Career opportunities exist in the clinical laboratories in hospitals and medical centers; pharmaceutical industry in quality control, research and biotechnology; government crime labs, accreditation offices, environmental technology, veterinary medicine and lab information systems; humanitarian work in the Peace Corps, Project Hope and medical missionary workers. Many assume positions as laboratory directors and supervisors.
In 2019, the average hourly rate for a staff MLS was $30.02.
Medical Laboratory Science Program Spotlight
Program Details
Admission Requirements
New Student Admission Requirements
- 2.70 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.69 with college approval)
- Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950 OR 3.0 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and Composite ACT 17/SAT 900
Transfer Student Admission Requirements
- 2.50 College GPA (on a 4.00 scale)
Admission Requirements to the Professional Sequence
- 2.50 GPA or higher (on a 4.00 scale).
- Obtain a grade of C or higher in the following courses: MATH 115 or MATH 117, CHEM 114, CHEM 214, and BIOL 252 and(BIOL 108 or BIOL 286 ).
- All Mathematics (MATH), Biology (BIOL), and Chemistry (CHEM) courses must meet the above requirements within two attempts. A withdrawal, W grade,counts as an attempt.
Application Accepted: February 1st - 15th prior to summer semester requested.
To assure students of a quality technical education in classroom/lab and clinical practice, enrollment is limited.
College Requirements - 84 Credits Required
Qualifying Courses - 10 Credits Required
These courses are qualifying courses for entry into the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) major and are used to meet some University General Education Requirements.
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Choose 1 of 2
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
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- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4 (Met in University General Education Requirements)
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Choose 1 of 7
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3 (Met in University General Education Requirements)
- MATH 116 - Intermediate Algebra-Num Trig Credit Hours: 4 (Met in University General Education Requirements)
- MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4 (Recommended) (Met in University General Education Requirements)
- Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 117; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
- Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
- Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
- Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher
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- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
College of Health Professions (COHP) Core Curriculum - 11 Credits Required
- COHP 100 - Orientation to Medical Vocabulary Credit Hours: 1
- COHP 101 - The U.S. Health Care System Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 102 - Safety Issues in Health Care Credit Hours: 1
- COHP 350 - Statistics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 450 - Evidence-based Health Care Credit Hours: 3
Major Courses - 63 Credits Required
- CLLS 101 - Clinical Lab Science Orient Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 122 - Intro Specimen Collection Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 123 - Specimen Collection Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 216 - Clinical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CLLS 217 - Clinical Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 218 - Body Fluid Analysis Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 219 - Hemostasis Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 220 - Body Fluid-Hemostasis Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 231 - Hematology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 232 - Hematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 236 - Diagnostic Microbiology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 237 - Diagnostic Micro Lab Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 241 - Virology-Mycology-Parasitology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 242 - Virology-Mycology-Parasitology Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 252 - Intro Clinical Immunology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 253 - Intro Clin Immunology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 258 - Immunohematology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 259 - Immunohematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CLLS 356 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 357 - Adv Clinical Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 431 - Advanced Hematology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 432 - Advanced Hematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 436 - Advanced Diagnostic Microbio Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 437 - Adv Diagnostic Microbio Lab Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 456 - Simulated Laboratory for MLS Credit Hours: 3
- CLLS 458 - Advanced Immunohematology Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 459 - Adv Immunohematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 465 - Management Clinical Lab Credit Hours:
- CLLS 480 - ClinicalTheory for MLS Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 491 - Clinical Experience for MLS Credit Hours: 10
- CLLS 494 - Mgmt Practice in Clin Lab Sci Credit Hours: 1
Notes
- Students who return to the university after an interrupted enrollment, not including summer semester, must normally meet the requirements of the curriculum which are in effect at the time of their return, not the requirements which were in effect when they were originally admitted.
- Credit Variance - Credits required may vary based on course placement, prerequisites, etc. If you have questions, contact your advisor.
Admission Requirements - To the Professional Sequence
- Students must be admitted to Ferris State University.
- Students must obtain a minimum 2.50 GPA (on a 4.00 scale).
- Students must obtain a grade of C or higher in the following courses: MATH 115 or MATH 117, CHEM 114, CHEM 214, BIOL 252, and BIOL 108 or BIOL 286.
- All Mathematics (MATH), Biology (BIOL), and Chemistry (CHEM) courses must meet the above requirements within two attempts. A withdrawal, W grade, counts as an attempt.
University Requirements - 41 to 43 Credits Required
First Year Seminar Requirement (FSUS 100 or Equivalent) - 0 to 1 Credit Required
All First-Time-In-Any-College Freshmen (FTIACs) must complete a one-credit FSUS 100 course, or its equivalent. Additional information and the definition of FTIAC for FSUS purposes can be found in the: Ferris State University Academic Affairs FSUS Policy
University General Education Requirements - 41 to 42 Credits Required
Courses in this section are required to satisfy the University General Education Requirements for a bachelor's degree. The University General Education requirements can be found on the: Ferris State University General Education Requirements Webpage
Communication Competency - 12 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
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Choose 1 of 3
- COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
- COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
- COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3 (Recommended)
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- ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
- ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3
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Choose 1 of 2
- ENGL 311 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3 (Recommended)
- ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
Quantitative Literacy Competency - 3 to 4 Credits Required (or Their Equivalent)
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Choose 1 of 7
- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 116 - Intermediate Algebra-Num Trig Credit Hours: 4
- MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4 (Recommended)
- Any MATH Course Higher Than MATH 117; Consult Advisor for Exceptions
- Official Pre-2016 Math SAT Score of 560 or Higher
- Official Post-2016 Math SAT Score of 580 or Higher
- Official Math ACT Score of 24 or Higher
Natural Sciences Competency - 8 Credits Required
Two courses are required with a minimum of 6 credits: must have at least one lab course.
- BIOL 103 - Biological Concepts Credit Hours: 4
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
Culture Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines and have at least one 200 level or higher course.
Self and Society Competency - 9 Credits Required
Three courses are required with a minimum of 9 credits: must be from two different disciplines, have at least one 200 level or higher course, and at least one Self and Society Foundation course.
United States (U.S.) Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the United States (U.S.) Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Global Diversity Competency - 1 Course Required
If not met by courses taken for Culture Competency, Self and Society Competency, or Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA), a student must have one course with the Global Diversity attribute. Some courses include both Global and United States (U.S.) Diversity attributes.
Collaboration Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Collaboration attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
- COHP 350 - Statistics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
- COHP 450 - Evidence-based Health Care Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
Problem Solving Competency - Courses Required Met in College Requirements
If not met by courses taken in the College Requirements section, a student must have two courses with the Problem Solving attribute. Some courses include both Collaboration and Problem Solving attributes.
- COHP 350 - Statistics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
- COHP 450 - Evidence-based Health Care Credit Hours: 3 (Met in College Requirements)
Suggested Semester Layout
Consult Advisor to Approve Your Customized Plan in MyDegree
First Year
Fall Courses
- CLLS 101 - Clinical Lab Science Orient Credit Hours: 1
- CHEM 114 - Intro to General Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- ENGL 150 - English 1 Credit Hours: 3
- FSUS 100 - Ferris State Univ Seminar Credit Hours: 0 To 1
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- MATH 115 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 3
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- MATH 116 - Intermediate Algebra-Num Trig Credit Hours: 4
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- MATH 117 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit Hours: 4
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- Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 14-16
Spring Courses
- CLLS 122 - Intro Specimen Collection Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 123 - Specimen Collection Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CHEM 214 - Fund of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 4
- ENGL 250 - English 2 Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 100 - Orientation to Medical Vocabulary Credit Hours: 1
- BIOL 103 - Biological Concepts Credit Hours: 4
- Culture Competency Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 18
Second Year
Students should apply to the professional sequence in Spring semester and begin professional sequence in Summer semester.
Fall Courses
- BIOL 108 - Medical Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
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- BIOL 286 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
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- COHP 102 - Safety Issues in Health Care Credit Hours: 1
- Culture Competency Credit Hours: 3
- CHEM 324 - Fund of Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 101 - The U.S. Health Care System Credit Hours: 3
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- COMM 105 - Interpersonal Communication Credit Hours: 3
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or
- COMM 121 - Fundamentals-Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
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or
- COMM 221 - Small Group Decision Making Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 16
Spring Courses
- BIOL 252 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
- COHP 350 - Statistics in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
- Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 3
- Culture Competency Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 12
Summer Courses
- CLLS 216 - Clinical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
- CLLS 217 - Clinical Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 218 - Body Fluid Analysis Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 219 - Hemostasis Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 220 - Body Fluid-Hemostasis Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 252 - Intro Clinical Immunology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 253 - Intro Clin Immunology Lab Credit Hours: 1
Total Credits: 10
Third Year
Fall Courses
- CLLS 231 - Hematology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 232 - Hematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 236 - Diagnostic Microbiology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 237 - Diagnostic Micro Lab Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 258 - Immunohematology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 259 - Immunohematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 356 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 357 - Adv Clinical Chemistry Lab Credit Hours: 1
- Self and Society Competency Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 16
Spring Courses
- CLLS 241 - Virology-Mycology-Parasitology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 242 - Virology-Mycology-Parasitology Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 431 - Advanced Hematology Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 432 - Advanced Hematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 436 - Advanced Diagnostic Microbio Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 437 - Adv Diagnostic Microbio Lab Credit Hours: 2
- CLLS 458 - Advanced Immunohematology Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 459 - Adv Immunohematology Lab Credit Hours: 1
- BIOL 300 - Pathophysiology Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 15
Fourth Year
Fall Courses
- CLLS 456 - Simulated Laboratory for MLS Credit Hours: 3
- CLLS 465 - Management Clinical Lab Credit Hours:
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- ENGL 311 - Advanced Technical Writing Credit Hours: 3
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- ENGL 321 - Advanced Composition Credit Hours: 3
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- COHP 450 - Evidence-based Health Care Credit Hours: 3
Total Credits: 12
Spring Courses
- CLLS 480 - ClinicalTheory for MLS Credit Hours: 1
- CLLS 491 - Clinical Experience for MLS Credit Hours: 10
- CLLS 494 - Mgmt Practice in Clin Lab Sci Credit Hours: 1
Total Credits: 12
Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate from Ferris State University, students must meet both University and Programmatic Graduation Requirements.
University Graduation Requirements
These are the minimum graduation requirements for a bachelor's degree at Ferris State University:
- All requirements as specified in the University Requirements section must be met.
- A minimum of 120 credits must be earned.
- A 2.00 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum of 30 credits must be earned from Ferris State University to meet the Residency requirement.
- A minimum of 40 credits of 300 level or higher courses must be earned.
Programmatic Graduation Requirements
These are the additional graduation requirements mandated by the program:
- All requirements as specified in the College Requirements section must be met.
- A 2.50 or higher cumulative Ferris State University GPA is required.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in BIOL 108 or BIOL 286, BIOL 252, and CHEM 214.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLLS) and College of Health Professions (COHP) courses. If a student earns grade of less than a C in any Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLLS) course, they will be required to repeat that course when there is a seat available. Students may repeat a maximum of 3 credits of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLLS) courses. Earning a grade less than a C in courses totaling 4 or more credits will result in a student's being denied from progressing further in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. Failing to earn a grade of C or higher in the same course after two attempts will result in the student's being denied from progressing further in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. An attempt is defined as enrollment in the course one week or longer.
- Complete the professional phase within 5 years of the beginning of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. If a student cannot complete the program within the stipulated time, they will be required to reapply to the professional phase of the program.
- A minimum grade of C must be earned in all required courses in order to enter the clinical experience.
More Information
Ferris offers an internship in the last semester of the program, although due to limited space, specific clinical site locations cannot be guaranteed. If a student interrupts progression in the professional sequence of the program, re-entry cannot be guaranteed due to space limitations in laboratory and clinical placement sites.
The Ferris State University Medical Laboratory Science program (MLS) is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). NAACLS can be contacted as follows: NAACLS 5600 N river Road Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 847.939.3597, 773.714.8886 fax, www.naacls.org
Contact Information
Daniel deRegnier
(231) 591-2327
[email protected]