The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science degree completion program (previously medical technology) is available for graduates of accredited associate degree university, hospital-based, or military Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) programs. MLT certification is required for admission. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of both local and non-local practitioners. Program courses are delivered online to accommodate the schedules of working students. ODUGlobal enrollment coordinators for health sciences programs may be reached at healthsciencesonline@odu.edu.
Admission to the University does not constitute admission to the medical laboratory science degree completion program. All program prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C (2.00) or better. Additionally, applicants must be in good academic standing (cumulative GPA 2.0 or greater).
For consultation and evaluation of eligibility for the degree completion program, contact MLS Program Director:
Rachel Childs, M.S., MLS(ASCP)CM
College of Health Sciences
4608 Hampton Blvd, Rm 2126
Phone: 757-683-3016
E-mail: rchilds@odu.edu
Requirements
Lower-Division General Education
Course List | Code | Title | Credit Hours |
| 6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 0-6 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| 8 |
| 3 |
Written Communication: grade of C or better required in both courses
Mathematics: satisfied through departmental requirements
Nature of Science: satisfied through departmental requirements
Oral Communication: satisfied through major course requirements
Philosophy and Ethics: PHIL 345E preferred; 300/400 level P or E course meets upper division general education/Option D
Impact of Technology: 300/400 level preferred; any 300/400 level T course EXCEPT DNTH 440T meets upper-division general education/Option D
Upper-Division General Education
- Option A. Approved Disciplinary Minor, 12 hours minimum; also second degree or second major.
- Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor (specifically 12 hours, 3 of which may be in the major)
- Option C. An approved Certification Program such as teaching licensure
- Option D. Two Upper-Division Courses from outside the College of Health Sciences and not required by the major (6 hours)
Requirements for Graduation
Requirements for graduation include the following:
- Minimum of 120 credit hours.
- Minimum of 30 credit hours overall and 12 credit hours of upper-level courses in the major program from Old Dominion University.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward the major.
- Minimum overall cumulative grade point average of C (2.00) in all courses taken toward a minor.
- Completion of ENGL 110C, ENGL 211C or ENGL 231C, and the writing intensive (W) course in the major with a grade of C or better. The W course must be taken at Old Dominion University.
- Completion of Senior Assessment.
Departmental Requirements
Students must complete the following courses with a C or better prior to entering the Medical Laboratory Science program:
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 102M | College Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 103M | College Algebra with Supplemental Instruction |
| STAT 130M | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
BIOL 121N
& BIOL 122N | General Biology I
and General Biology I Lab | 4 |
CHEM 121N
& CHEM 122N | Foundations of Chemistry I Lecture
and Foundations of Chemistry I Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 123N
& CHEM 124N | Foundations of Chemistry II Lecture
and Foundations of Chemistry II Laboratory | 4 |
CHEM 211
& CHEM 212 | Organic Chemistry I Lecture
and Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 5 |
| BIOL 250 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 251 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 |
Medical Laboratory Science Degree Completion Major
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| 27-33 |
| 0-6 |
| 31 |
| 17-23 |
| MLS 309 | Medical Bacteriology | 3 |
| MLS 310 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 1 |
| MLS 324 | Clinical Instrumentation | 3 |
| MLS 326 | Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLS 328 | Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis | 2 |
| MLS 330 | Clinical Immunology/Serology | 2 |
| MLS 340 | Medical Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology | 1 |
| MLS 351 | Clinical Biochemistry | 3 |
| MLS 402 | Survey of Clinical Molecular Techniques | 2 |
| MLS 403W | Management in the Clinical Setting | 3 |
| MLS 440 | Statistical Applications and Data Analysis in the Clinical Laboratory | 3 |
| MLS 441 | Clinical Hematology Competencies | 1 |
| MLS 442 | Clinical Microbiology Competencies | 1 |
| MLS 443 | Clinical Chemistry Competencies | 1 |
| MLS 444 | Clinical Blood Bank Competencies | 1 |
| MLS 457 | Medical Laboratory Science Seminar | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours | 106-124 |
Note: Junior year core courses that are over three years old prior to graduation must be reevaluated by the faculty member at ODU in charge of the specialty, in both theoretical knowledge and technical skills. Reevaluation may result in the requirement to repeat and/or audit out-of-date courses. This applies to both part-time and returning Degree Completion Program students.
Elective Credit
Elective credit may be needed to meet the minimum 120 credit hours required for the degree.
