MLT to MLS Online Bachelor's Degree

Program Overview

The University of West Florida's online MLT to MLS program prepares current medical laboratory technicians for advanced roles as medical laboratory scientists. The 120-credit program covers all aspects of clinical laboratory testing, including blood bank, hematology, molecular diagnostics, and clinical chemistry. Students benefit from the flexibility of online learning and the guidance of experienced professionals. The program typically takes approximately 24 months to complete, depending on credit transfers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The University of West Florida's MLT to MLS online program prepares students for advanced careers in laboratory sciences.
• Designed specifically for current medical laboratory technicians pursuing a medical laboratory scientist role, the program provides participants with expertise in all aspects of clinical laboratory testing, encompassing blood bank, hematology, molecular diagnostics, clinical chemistry, diagnostic microbiology, and clinical immunology.
• The curriculum includes essential subjects like physiology, pathophysiology, chemistry, biology, healthcare management, and education.
• The online program offers flexibility, enabling students to learn at their own pace while guided by experienced professionals.

Outline:

Program Content

• The 120-credit program comprises:
• 48 credits in Clinical Lab Sciences (Major Courses)
• 36 credits in General Education
• 27 credits in Common Prerequisites
• 9 credits in Major-Related Courses

General Education (36 credit hours)

• Students satisfy general education requirements through coursework in communication, mathematics, social sciences, humanities, natural sciences, multicultural studies, and elective subjects.

Common Prerequisites (27 credit hours)

• These are state-mandated prerequisites that must be completed prior to admission.

Associate Degrees

• Associate degrees generally provide an additional 15 credit hours of general studies that can transfer into the program.

Major Courses (48 credit hours)

• MLS 4193C: Molecular Diagnostics for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4506C: Clinical Immunology for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4221C: Urinalysis/Body Fluids for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4822L: Hematology II
• MLS 4335C: Hemostasis and Thrombosis for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4461C: Diagnostic Microbiology for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4463C: Medical Microbiology for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4552C: Immunohematology for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4626C: Clinical Chemistry I for the MLT to MLS
• MLS 4704: Clinical Management Portfolio for the MLT to MLS track
• MLS 4631C: Clinical Chemistry II for the MLT to MLS

Major-Related Courses (9 credit hours)

• MLS 3194: Clinical Genetics
• MLS 3621: Clinical Biochemistry

Course Schedule

• 16-week courses

Teaching:

• Faculty: Notable professionals with vast experience in laboratory sciences