Online MLT to MLS Program
The online MLT to MLS program is intended as a bridge for certified Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs) who are working and want to complete a Bachelor’s in Clinical (Medical) Laboratory Science. This is a new degree program offered by the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) in addition to the in-person programs (BS in CLS, double major in CLS and Biology, and 3+2 dual degree BS in CLS/BS in Biology).
Admission Requirements
Students who have earned either an AS or AA degree from a North Carolina Community College qualify for a General Education waiver. Information about the General Education waiver can be found on ECU’s Transfer Hub.
Additional prerequisite courses will likely be required for all applicants. These prerequisite courses can be completed at the university or another accredited institution. Please note that a total of 60 credits must be taken at a senior institution, and a minimum of 30 credits must be completed at ECU, in order for the university to grant the degree.
Students who have earned an AAS degree do not qualify for a General Education waiver and must complete the university’s General Education requirements as well as program prerequisite courses.
For information regarding specific courses, refer to the “CAA Baccalaureate Degree Plans.” Clinical Laboratory Science is listed on this page.
Program Curriculum
Full-Time Sample Plan
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1150, 1151 (Gen Biology) | 4, 0 |
| CHEM 1150, 1151 (Gen Chem 1) | 3, 1 |
| ENGL 1100 WI | 3 |
| MATH 1065 (College Algebra) | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1160, 1161 (Gen Chem 2) | 3, 1 |
| HLTH 1000 (Health) | 2 |
| MATH 2228 (Statistics) | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Art | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHEM 1130 (Org & Biochem) | 4 |
| ENGL 2201 WI (Writing in the Disciplines) | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Art | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2110, 2111 (Gen Micro) | 3, 1 |
| Humanities/Fine Art | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 1 |
| Total | 14 |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2130 (Anat & Phys) | 4 |
| KINE 1000 (Phys Ed) | 1 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total | 14 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLSC 3410, 3411 (Hematology 1) | 4 |
| CLSC 4430, 4431 (Clinical Chem 1) | 4 |
| CLSC 4460, 4461 (Bacteriology) | 5 |
| CLSC 3430 (Immunology) | 2 |
| Total | 15 |
Summer Term
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLSC 3440, 3441 (Microscopy, Body Flds, Serology) | 3 |
| CLSC 4210, 4211 (Immunohematology) | 4 |
| CLSC 4491 (Molecular Dx 1) | 1 |
| Total | 8 |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLSC 3420, 3421 (Hema) | 4 |
| CLSC 4440, 4441 (Chem) | 4 |
| CLSC 4470, 4471 (Myco/Parasit/Other) | 4 |
| CLSC 4801 (PPI) - WI* | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CLSC 4992 (Clin Hema) | 2 |
| CLSC 4993 (Clin Chem) | 2 |
| CLSC 4994 (Clin BBnk) | 2 |
| CLSC 4997 (Clin Micro) | 2 |
| CLSC 4492 (Molecular) | 1 |
| CLSC 4802 (PPI) - WI* | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
Minimum hours completed: 120
*Complete all Foundation Curriculum coursework prior to upper division.
*Minimum 2.0 GPA required for CHEM, BIOL courses.
*Grade of C or higher required in all science and CLSC courses.
*Grade of C or higher required in all science and CLSC courses
Part-Time Sample Plans
Part-Time, Three-Year Sample Plan (PDF)
Part-Time, Four-Year Sample Plan (PDF)
Contact
Dr. Guyla Evans
Clinical Associate Professor
Program Director/Interim Department Chair
evansgu15@ecu.edu
252-744-6061