Program: Medical Laboratory Science, B.S. - Marist College

May 20, 2025

2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Note: A minimum of 60 credits in Liberal Arts is required.

1.0 Course Requirements in Medical Laboratory Science: 46 cr

MEDT260N - Methods In Medical Technology 4 Credit(s)
MEDT301N - Clinical Microbiology I 4 Credit(s)
MEDT305N - Clinical Chemistry I 4 Credit(s)
MEDT315N - Hematology I 4 Credit(s)
MEDT340N - Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology I 4 Credit(s)
MEDT345N - Clinical Microscopy 1 Credit(s)
MEDT350N - Clinical Foundations in Medical Laboratory Science 1 Credit(s)
MEDT402N - Advanced Clinical Microbiology 3 Credit(s)
MEDT403N - Advanced Clinical Microbiology Lab 2 Credit(s)
MEDT406N - Advanced Clinical Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
MEDT407N - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Lab 2 Credit(s)
MEDT411N - Advanced Hematology 3 Credit(s)
MEDT412N - Advanced Hematology Lab 2 Credit(s)
MEDT441N - Advanced Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology 3 Credit(s)
MEDT442N - Advanced Clinical Immunology/Immunohematology Lab 2 Credit(s)
MEDT445N - Clinical Microscopy Lab 1 Credit(s)
MEDT477N - Topics in Medical Technology 3 Credit(s) (Capping Course)

2.0 Course Requirements in Related Fields: 36-39 cr

BIOL130L - General Biology I 4 Credit(s)
BIOL131L - General Biology II 4 Credit(s)
BIOL312L - Microbiology 4 Credit(s)
BIOL315L - Immunology 3 Credit(s)
MEDT464N - Advanced Clinical Microscopy and Parasitology 4 Credit(s)
CHEM111L - General Chemistry I: Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 3 Credit(s) AND
CHEM115L - General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Credit(s)
CHEM112L - General Chemistry II: Introduction to Physical Chemistry 3 Credit(s) AND
CHEM116L - General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Credit(s)
CHEM201L - Principles of Organic Chemistry 3 Credit(s)
OR
CHEM211L - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credit(s) AND
CHEM212L - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credit(s)
MATH130L - Introductory Statistics I 3 Credit(s)
PHIL200L - Ethics 3 Credit(s)

Total Credit Requirement for a Major in Medical Laboratory Science: 82-85 cr

3.0 Core/Liberal Studies Requirements

3.1 Foundation: 7 cr

FYS101L - First Year Seminar 4 Credit(s)
ENG120L - Writing for College 3 Credit(s)

3.2 Distribution

Breadth: 15 cr

PHIL101L - Philosophical Perspectives 3 Credit(s)
Ethics, Applied Ethics, or Religious Studies 0 Credit(s) (fulfilled by related field req.) *
Fine Arts 3 Credit(s)
History 3 Credit(s)
Literature 3 Credit(s)
Mathematics 0 Credit(s) (fulfilled by major field req.)
Natural Science 0 Credit(s) (fulfilled by major field req.)
Social Science 3 Credit(s)

Pathway: 12 cr

Breadth and Pathway courses may overlap, but all students must take a total of 36 distribution credits (including related field requirements). Students majoring in Breadth areas may apply a maximum of 6 credits to their distribution total. If applicable to a Pathway, 3 credits may come from disciplines outside of Core Breadth areas. Although foreign language and culture courses are not required within the Core, some courses in these fields may be used to fulfill distribution requirements. See the Core/LS Program website for a detailed list of all courses that satisfy distribution requirements.

Courses addressing an interdisciplinary topic.

Total Core/Liberal Studies Requirement: 37 cr

4.0 Electives: 0-1 cr

Recommended Elective Courses:

BIOL450L - Biotechnology 4 Credit(s)
BIOL320L - Genetics 4 Credit(s)
MATH241L - Calculus I 4 Credit(s)
PHYS201L - College Physics I 3 Credit(s)
PHYS213L - Physics Lab I 1 Credit(s)

Total Credit Requirement for Graduation: 120 cr

Structured Programs in Medical Laboratory Science

The Medical Technology Program offers structured programs in four specialty areas of medical laboratory science: Immunohematology, Clinical Microbiology, Hematology and Clinical Chemistry. Students opting for one of these structured programs must have the same educational experiences as a medical technology major and are therefore eligible for ASCP Board examination and certification in that discipline. Students who achieve certification hold the title of Blood Bank Technologist, Microbiology Technologist, Hematology Technologist or Chemistry Technologist, depending on the chosen area of study. The New York State Department of Education does not recognize certification in only one area for licensure.

Medical Laboratory Science Discipline Course Requirements for the Structured Programs

Methods in Medical Technology (MEDT 260N ) is highly recommended for all but only required for the Hematology structured program. Students in structured programs must maintain a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 in all required science and math courses in order to be eligible for an internship. They also will be required to fulfill the same phlebotomy requirements as the medical technology majors during clinical training. Internships are complemented by an advanced lecture series on campus. Medical technology majors will be given first priority for internship placement if there is an insufficient number of internship slots due to increased class sizes.

Recommended Program Sequence for a Medical Laboratory Science Major

Recommended Program Sequence for a Medical Laboratory Science Major