Medical Laboratory Science Requirements

Medical Laboratory Scientists are skilled laboratory scientists. They work in lab settings using biomedical instrumentation to assist physicians in patient diagnosis and treatment. The University of Memphis does not offer a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science but works with students to apply to nearby institutions in the Memphis area.

Currently, there are two Bachelors level programs in Medical Laboratory Science through Baptist Health Sciences University and the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center.

Baptist Health Sciences University - MLS

The University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center - MLS

We are proud to partner with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center to offer a partnership pathway for students to complete both a bachelor’s in chemistry or Biology through the University of Memphis, as well as a Bachelors from UTHSC through our 3+1.5 partnership.

Pre-MLS students interested in the 3+1.5 will complete 90 credit hours at the University of Memphis, including required prerequisite courses, and then apply to the UTHSC Department of Medical Laboratory Science. 

University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)

• The Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program offered by The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is a baccalaureate program. Students at The University of Memphis may enter the U of M as undecided or select one of our undergraduate majors. A natural science major is preferred.
  
  
• It is the applicant's responsibility to research each school, review recommended coursework, and verify the prerequisites listed below. Application dates and deadlines may vary.
  
  
• Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the pre-professional advisor early in their academic career to discuss plans of study, student involvement, the application process to professional school, etc.

Helpful Resources

• American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
• National Accrediting Agency for Laboratory Personnel