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Medical Laboratory Science Pre-Major, AS-T1 Planning Guide


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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?

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 programs and admission requirements vary and may change without notice.

General Education - 18-20 Credits


Communication (8-10 Credits)


Take ENGL& 101  and either ENGL& 102 , ENGL& 230 , or CMST& 101 .

Multicultural Understanding (5 Credits)


Select one of the following courses:

CMST 203 , CMST 285 , GWS 284 HIST& 220 , HIST 245 , HUM 105 , AES 101 PSYC 230 , SOC 270 .

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 go for help?


For course information and entry codes contact:

biologyadvising@shoreline.edu, chemistryadvising@shoreline.edu,mathadvising@shoreline.edu

General Academic Advising

FOSS (5000) Building, Rm. 5229  206-546-4559  advising@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/advising

International Student Academic Advising

9000 Building, Rm. 9302  206-546-4697  ieadvisors@shoreline.edu  www.shoreline.edu/international/advising/

Instructional Faculty Advisors

Linda Kuehnert  206-546-4575 lkuehnert@shoreline.edu Rm 2821
Dave Phippen  206-546-4572 dphippen@shoreline.edu Rm 2817
Guy Ting  206-546-4692 gting@shoreline.edu Rm 2822
Joyce Fagel  206-546-6984 jfagel@shoreline.edu Rm 5229

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.

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