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2019-2020 College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide
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How to use this Planning Guide:
This planning guide is a tool to help you understand what classes are recommended for this pre-major; review this information with your advisor as you develop an educational plan.
- Use the fillable AS-T Track 1 Degree Planning Guide with the information below to plan your path to completing this pre-major.
- Click on “print degree planner”
 for a print-friendly version of this planning guide
- The Class Schedule will tell you which classes each quarter meet requirements for your pre-major.
- The Annual Schedule can provide information about when classes are typically offered throughout the year.
Where do I start?
You will complete an Associate of Science-Transfer (AS-T) Track 1 at Shoreline.
Once you complete your Shoreline degree, you can transfer to a four-year school to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Medical Laboratory Science.
Another pathway option is Shoreline’s Associate in Applied Arts and Sciences AAAS in Medical Laboratory Technology. This two-year degree leads to a technician level employment license, but does not transfer to a university. For more information, visit http://www.shoreline.edu/medlabtech/.
What courses should I take?
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General Education - 18-20 Credits
Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (5 Credits)
Humanities/Social Sciences - 15 Credits
Select one course from the Humanities course list, one course from the Social Sciences course list, and a third course from either list.
Pre-Major Requirements - 29.5 Credits
Major Sciences Sequence - 10 Credits
Required for admission to MLS major:
More information about programs in Medical Laboratory Science
Applicants must apply to both the Department of Laboratory Medicine and the UW Admissions Office. The application deadline is February 15th each year. The program admits some international students.
For more information, contact medtech@u.washington.edu or visit the website at http://depts.washington.edu/labweb/
The UW requires two years of the same world language in high school or two quarters in college for admission. Non-native speakers of English are exempt. Those on an international student visa will need to take an English proficiency exam, as per UW Admissions Requirements.
Admission Requirements at the University of Washington:
A minimum 2.0 overall GPA and a 2.0 in prerequisite math and science courses are required.
Notes:
* The UW Medical Laboratory Science program requires MATH& 146 or MATH 211 for admission. The Associate in Science - Track 1, AS-T1 Planning Guide degree also requires MATH& 151 , MATH& 152 . Students who choose not to take the extra math courses can graduate with an Associate in Arts-Individualized Plan (AA-IP) and still be prepared for a major in Medical Laboratory Technology. UW Medical Laboratory Science does not require organic chemistry labs, but Shoreline Chemistry Department does require them with the lecture classes. Additionally, Associate in Science Gen Ed and Distribution courses can be used towards Medical Laboratory Science graduate requirements.
** This unofficial guide is intended to support you as you prepare for your major Please consult with an advisor and your chosen four-year school(s), as program and admissions requirements vary and may change without notice.
Where can I transfer?
The only school in Washington state school that offers a Bachelor Level Medical Laboratory Science Program is the University of Washington, Seattle campus. The Associate in Science Transfer (AS-T) degree is designed to prepare students entrance into a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program, such as Medical Laboratory Science. The primary focus of the AS-T degree is completion of the necessary math and science requirements for junior standing at Washington state baccalaureate institutions. Students will be required to take additional general education courses after transfer to fulfill university requirements.
Medical Laboratory Science -What is it?
With high precision microscopes and analyzers, Medical Laboratory Scientists use the scientific method in laboratories to conduct tests on blood, tissue and fluids of the human body. The test results are used by physicians and other medical professionals to detect, diagnose, monitor and treat disease.
Areas of study in Medical Laboratory Science: Chemistry, Microbiology, Coagulation, Hematology, Immunology, Virology, Body Tissues and Fluids, Specimen Processing, Clinical Testing Methods and Interpretation, Information Systems Management, Safety and Regulations, and Professional Ethics.
What can I do with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science?
Medical Laboratory Scientists develop highly scientific, critical thinking, problem solving, quality assurance and technical skills that can be applied to a number of professions in the health care field. In addition to performing medical tests, Medical Technologists manage departments, consult with other health care professionals, conduct research and teach in hospitals, colleges and universities.
Potential employers include: Hospitals, medical centers, medical clinics, private laboratories, public health agencies, colleges and universities. For more, please visit career information and resources at http://www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center/career-counseling.aspx.
Shoreline Community College
16101 Greenwood Ave N
Shoreline, WA 98133-5696
206-546-4101
www.shoreline.edu
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