Program Overview

Secondary Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a Major in Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology

The Secondary Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a Major in Medical Genetics and Molecular Biology is a comprehensive program that requires the fulfillment of specific requirements.

Program Requirements

To complete the program, students must fulfill the following requirements:

• 120 credits, including 45 to 60 transfer credits to satisfy the University General Education and advanced standing requirements
• A minimum of 60 credits taken at GW

University General Education Requirement

The University General Education Requirement includes:

• 3 credits in critical thinking in the humanities
• 6 credits in critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences
• 3 credits in quantitative reasoning (college algebra, statistics, or higher)
• 3 credits in scientific reasoning, satisfied with the general biology prerequisite
• 3 credits in English composition
• A course with an approved oral communication component, satisfied by completing CERT 3005 in the required major curriculum
• Writing in the disciplines (WID) coursework, satisfied by MLS 3001W and (MLS 2007W or HSCI 2112W or HSCI 4112W) program requirements

Program Prerequisites

Program prerequisites include:

• 8 credits in general biology I and II with lab
• 8 credits in general chemistry with lab
• 3 credits in organic chemistry, clinical chemistry, or biochemistry
• 4 credits in microbiology with lab
• 3 credits in biotechnology
• 16 credits in elective and/or additional required courses

Core Requirements for the Major

Core requirements for the major that must be taken at GW include:

• CERT 3005: Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
• MLS 3000: Clinical Laboratory Mathematics
• MLS 3001W: Professional Ethics for Medical Laboratory Scientists
• MLS 4141: Immunology and Serology
• MLS 4151: Molecular Diagnostics
• MLS 4158: Laboratory Management and Operations
• MLS 4170: Introduction to Molecular Biology
• MLS 4171: Human Genetics
• MLS 4172: Molecular Diagnostics Capstone
• MLS 4217: Molecular Techniques
• MLS 4242: Applications of Molecular Testing
• MLS 4266: Molecular Diagnostics Practicum
• And one course selected from the following:
  • MLS 2007W: Microbes and Society
  • HSCI 2112W: Writing in the Health Sciences
  • HSCI 4112W: Research and Writing in Health Sciences

Additional Required Courses for the Hybrid Program Option

Additional required courses for the hybrid program option only include:

• MLS 4251: Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
• MLS 4252: Applications of Molecular Testing Laboratory