The following requirements must be fulfilled: 120 credits, including 45 to 60 transfer credits to satisfy the University General Education and advanced standing requirements; and a minimum of 60 credits taken at GW.
University General Education Requirement
3 credits in critical thinking in the humanities.
6 credits in critical thinking, quantative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences.
3 credits in quantitative reasoning (college algebra, statistics, or higher)
6 credits of English composition
A course with an approved oral communication component. This requirement is satisfied by completing CERT 3005 in the required major curriculum. 1
Writing in the disciplines (WID) coursework satisfied by MLS 3001W and (MLS 2007W or HSCI 2112W or HSCI 4112W) program requirements. 1
Program prerequisites
8 credits in general biology I and II with lab
8 credits in general chemistry with lab
3 credits in organic chemistry, clinical chemistry or biochemistry 2
4 credits in microbiology with lab 2
3 credits in biotechnology 2
16 credits in elective and/or additional required courses
Core requirements for the major that must be taken at GW
CERT 3005Current Topics in Biomedical Sciences
MLS 3000Clinical Laboratory Mathematics
MLS 3001WProfessional Ethics for Medical Laboratory Scientists
MLS 4141Immunology and Serology
MLS 4151Molecular Diagnostics
MLS 4158Laboratory Management and Operations
MLS 4170Introduction to Molecular Biology
MLS 4171Human Genetics
MLS 4172Molecular Diagnostics Capstone
MLS 4217Molecular Techniques
MLS 4242Applications of Molecular Testing
MLS 4266Molecular Diagnostics Practicum
And one course selected from the following:
MLS 2007WMicrobes and Society
HSCI 2112WWriting in the Health Sciences
HSCI 4112WResearch and Writing in Health Sciences
Additional required courses for the hybrid program option only
MLS 4251Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
MLS 4252Applications of Molecular Testing Laboratory

1This requirement is fulfilled at GW post matriculation.

2This requirement can be fulfilled with transfer credit or by completing the course at GW.