Dual Degree (BS Biology, BS CLS)

For students who desire additional career options beyond hospital laboratories, the dual degree track will prepare you to work in other areas where a strong foundation in molecular and cell biology and medical laboratory science are desirable. These areas may include reference labs, public health labs, industrial labs, crime labs, or the biotechnology industry. Students earn the BS in Biology with a Molecular/Cell Biology concentration and also earn the BS in Clinical Laboratory Science. Plans to complete both degrees in either four or five years are available and linked below. This option also offers excellent preparation for graduate study.

Currently, there are no distance education options for this degree.

For more information about the dual degree option, you may contact:

Dr. Grace Chen
Director of Undergraduate Studies
Department of Biology
252-328-9769
chenf21@ecu.edu

Mr. Brandon Jones
Academic Advisor, College of Allied Health Sciences
Pre-Professional Advising Center
252-328-6001
ppac@ecu.edu


Sample Degree Plans

Students complete 100-101 semester hours of general education and biology courses plus 50 semester hours of clinical laboratory science courses for a total of 150-151 credits.

View typical course sequence for 4-year option (PDF)

View typical course sequence for 3 + 2 (5-year) option (PDF)