Degree Pathway for Applied Biomedical Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science Option
For students who entered fall 2026 and beyond.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 14 | |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| HSCI.1051 / HSCI.1060 | Interprofessional Education First Year Seminar / Transfer Seminar | 1 |
| ENGL.1010 / HONR.1100 | College Writing I / First Year Seminar in Honors: Text in the City (CW) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 16 | |
| HSCI.1020 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II (SCL) | 3 |
| HSCI.1040 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1225 | Precalculus Mathematics I (MATH)2 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)1 | 3 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| BMSC.2100 | Introduction to Applied Biomedical Sciences (SRE) | 1 |
| HSCI.2110 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis | 3 |
| HSCI.2130 | Clinical Microbiology and Microbial Pathogenesis Lab | 1 |
| HSCI.2510 | Physiological Chemistry I3 | 3 |
| HSCI.2530 | Physiological Chemistry Lab I3 | 1 |
| HSCI.2010 | Pathophysiology | 3 |
| MATH.2830 | Introduction to Statistics (STEM) | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | |
| HSCI.2520 | Physiological Chemistry II3 | 3 |
| HSCI.2540 | Physiological Chemistry II Lab3 | 1 |
| MLSC.2410 | Clinical Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine | 3 |
| MLSC.2430 | Clinical Diagnostics and Laboratory Medicine Lab | 1 |
| BMSC.2420 | Organic Structures and Reactions I4 | 3 |
| BMSC.2440 | Organic Structures and Reactions Lab I4 | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Humanities Perspective (AH)1 | 3 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| BMSC.3310 | Clinical Immunology (IL), (WOC) | 3 |
| BMSC.3630 | Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory (CTPS), (QL) | 2 |
| HSCI.3500 | Human Biochemistry | 3 |
| MLSC.3210 | Clinical Hematology | 3 |
| MLSC.3230 | Clinical Hematology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.3340 | Advanced Topics in Hemostasis | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Perspective (SS)1 | 3 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 17 | |
| MLSC.3510 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3 |
| MLSC.3530 | Clinical Chemistry I Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.3810 | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory (AIL) | 2 |
| MLSC.4310 | Clinical Immunohematology | 3 |
| MLSC.4330 | Clinical Immunohematology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.3200 | Clinical Hematology Practicum | 2 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Free Elective1 | 3 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | |
| MLSC.3110 | Medical Bacteriology I | 3 |
| MLSC.3130 | Medical Bacteriology Lab I | 2 |
| MLSC.4300 | Clinical Immunohematology Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4510 | Urinalysis Practicum | 0 |
| MLSC.4520 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLSC.4540 | Clinical Chemistry Lab II | 2 |
| MLSC.4610 | Clinical Virology | 1 |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 13 | |
| MLSC.4100 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4110 | Medical Mycology and Parasitology | 3 |
| MLSC.4130 | Medical Mycology and Parasitology Lab | 2 |
| MLSC.4180 | Medical Lab Science Senior Seminar | 2 |
| MLSC.4500 | Clinical Chemistry Practicum | 2 |
| MLSC.4530 | Laboratory Management and Ethics | 2 |
Total Minimum Credits = 120
1Must choose one that satisfies the (DCA) ELO.
2Can be replaced with any MATH.12xx, MATH.13xx, or MATH.14xx course.
3Can be replaced with two semesters of any CHEM.1xxx course with Lab.
4Can be replaced with CHEM.2210 and CHEM.2290L Organic Chemistry I with Lab
Notes:
- All students must come for pre-registration advising every semester.
- All students must have transportation for off-campus practicum during junior and senior year.
- All students must have current CPR certification and immunization documentation report on file with department prior to the beginning of their junior year.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge (BOK) courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should be using their Advisement Report in SIS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.