Curriculum Details
The blended Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) require 60 credits of GW coursework.
Students without MLT certification enter into the blended program and will complete 38 credit hours of core courses, 6 credits of in-person lab courses at the GW Virginia Science and Technology Campus (VSTC) in Ashburn, VA, and 16 credits of practicum courses at an approved diagnostic laboratory.
Program completion time is 2 years.
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This is an example. Individual plans may be adjusted based on conversation with the student's academic advisor.
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HSCI 2112W - Writing in the Health Sciences (3 credits) - 8 weeks
Introduction to the health sciences literature Emphasis is on construction, evaluation and organization of written communication of health sciences information.
MLS 3001W - Professional Ethics for MLS (3 credits) - 8 weeks
Ethical and professional conduct of and dilemmas encountered by medical laboratory professionals. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science programs. Includes a significant engagement in writing as a form of critical inquiry and scholarly expression to satisfy the WID requirement.
MLS 4141 - Immunology and Serology (3 credits) - 15 weeks
Principles of the immune system’s components, functions, interactions with microorganisms, and the clinical applications of immunologic assays to human health and disease.
MLS 4158 - Laboratory Management (3 credits) - 8 weeks
Introduction to critical concepts of lab management, including leadership theory, management principles, human resource management, financial management, quality management, and laboratory operations. Proctor fee.
MLS 4116 - Clinical Bacteriology I (3 credits) - 8 weeks
Principles of clinical microbiology with emphasis on pathogenic characteristics, isolation, and identification of bacteria related to human disease; theoretical approach to the current diagnostic techniques and identification systems used in clinical practice. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: BISC 1111.
MLS 4117 - Clinical Bacteriology II (2 credits) - 8 weeks
The etiology of infectious diseases in different body sites with an emphasis on the epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, and laboratory identification of suspected etiologic agents; specimen collection and handling, diagnosis and treatment of medically significant bacteria. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: BISC 1111.
MLS 4119 - Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology (2 credits) - 15 weeks
Principles and procedures involved in the diagnosis of parasitic, fungal, and viral infections; disease causation, specimen collection and handling, laboratory identification and treatment of medically significant fungi, parasites, and viruses. Proctor fee. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: BISC 1112; or BISC 1116 and BISC 1126.
MLS 4216 - Clinical Bacteriology Lab (1 credit) - 15 weeks
Hands-on experience in current diagnostic techniques and identification systems used in clinical practice; principles, procedures, techniques and data interpretation for the isolation and identification of clinically significant bacteria. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: BISC 1111. Corequisites: MLS 4116.
MLS 4219 - Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology Laboratory (1 credit)
Principles and procedures involved in the diagnosis of parasitic, fungal, and viral infections; disease causation, specimen collection and handling, laboratory identification and treatment of medically significant fungi, parasites and viruses. Laboratory fee. Corequisite MLS 4119. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: BISC 1112; or BISC 1116 and BISC 1126.
MLS 4145 - Clinical Biochemistry I (3 credits) - 8 weeks
This course studies the methodologies employed in the chemical analysis of human blood and body fluids. This includes an examination of the fundamentals of measurement and the principles of instrumentation as they relate to the assay of each analyte studied. In addition, the laboratory results are correlated with the clinical significance and pathophysiology which may generate changes in the analyte. Throughout the course, the quality assurance measures required to ensure reliability and validity of the laboratory results are also emphasized. [add to end of description: Proctor fee.
MLS 4146 - Clinical Biochemistry II (3 credits) - 8 weeks
This second course in clinical biochemistry continues the study of the measurement and interpretation of chemical constituents in human blood and body fluids. The laboratory results of each analyte are correlated with the clinical significance and pathophysiology which may generate changes in the analyte. Throughout the course, the quality assurance measures required to ensure reliability and validity of the laboratory results are also emphasized.
MLS 4151 - Molecular Diagnostics (3 credits) - 15 weeks
Introduction to the molecular techniques used to diagnose human disease; technology, theory, and methodology of specific molecular protocols that can be used within a clinical laboratory setting to aid in disease diagnostics including those of genetic, oncogenic, and infections origin. Proctor fee.
MLS 4246 - Clinical Biochemistry Lab (1 credit) - 15 weeks
Practical laboratory course covering the principles and procedures of various diagnostic testing procedures performed in the clinical biochemistry laboratory; measurement and interpretation of chemical constituents in human blood and body fluids. Laboratory fee. Corequisite: MLS 4145. Prerequisites: CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1112.
MLS 4251 - Molecular Diagnostics Lab (1 credit) - 15 weeks
An introduction to the theory of and laboratory techniques in molecular biology with an emphasis on molecular and serological techniques, including DNA extraction and quantitation, restriction enzyme digestion, polymerase chain reaction, agarose gel electrophoresis, flow cytometry, and ELISA. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program.
MLS 4130 - Hematology I (3 credits) - 8 weeks
Study of the blood and blood-forming tissues with emphasis on hematologic techniques and cell identification; anemias and non-malignant leukocyte disorders. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: BISC 1111.
MLS 4131 - Hematology II (3 credits) - 8 weeks
Study of the blood and blood-forming tissues with emphasis on white blood cell disorders; introduction to the hemostatic system and associated coagulation disorders. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: MLS 4130.
MLS 4150 - Immunohematology (3 credits) - 15 weeks
The major blood group systems that affect the practice of transfusion medicine and examines the processing and distribution of blood products supplied by transfusion services. Proctor fee.
MLS 4230 - Hematology Lab (1 credit) - 15 weeks
Diagnostic analyses used to evaluate disease states associated with human blood cells; quality assurance in the hematology lab and on the evaluation of stained blood smears and microscopic differentiation of blood cells. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program. Prerequisites: BISC 1111. Corequisites: MLS 4130.
MLS 4250 - Immunohematology Lab (1 credit) - 15 weeks
Performance of routine blood banking procedures, including blood group and Rh typing, antibody screens, antibody identification, cross matching, and elution and absorption techniques. Restricted to students in the medical laboratory science program.
MLS 4159 - Capstone Seminar (1 credit) - 15 weeks
Comprehensive review of medical laboratory science, which prepares students to sit for the board of certification examination. Integration of knowledge gained in didactic and practicum courses within the various laboratory disciplines, including hematology, microbiology, chemistry, and immunohematology. Proctor fee.
MLS 4160 - Blood Bank Practicum (4 credits) - 15 weeks
Clinical practicum in which students apply medical knowledge and clinical skills gained in MLS 4150. Prerequisites: MLS 4150.
MLS 4161 - Clinical Biochemistry Practicum (4 credits) - 15 weeks
Application of the medical knowledge and clinical skills gained in the didactic clinical biochemistry I and clinical biochemistry II courses. Proctor fee.
MLS 4162 - Hematology Practicum (2 credits) - 15 weeks
Analyses and laboratory testing of human blood specimens.
MLS 4164 - Clinical Microbiology Practicum (4 credits) - 15 weeks
Students apply medical knowledge and clinical skills gained in MLS 4123 (Clinical Microbiology I), MLS 4124 (Clinical Microbiology II), and MLS 4151 (Molecular Diagnostics). Proctor fee.
MLS 4165 - Urinalysis Practicum (1 credit) - 15 weeks
Active engagement in applying medical knowledge and clinical skills in the analysis of urine and body fluids.
MLS 4166 - Coagulation Practicum (1 credit) - 15 weeks
One-week required rotation for students in the Bachelor of Science in Health Science in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), Post-baccalaureate MLS, or Post-baccalaureate in Hematology for MLS certificate programs. Focus on analyses and laboratory testing of human blood specimens.