Students in this major are to complete the Medical Lab Science prerequisites at Kentucky Wesleyan College, typically within three years, and the fourth year at a certified School of Medical laboratory Science. Since requirements may vary slightly in various schools of medical lab science, a student should consult the requirements for the school in which attendance for the fourth year is contemplated. The fourth year is normally 12 months in duration, beginning in July.
Kentucky Wesleyan College has direct affiliation with the school of medical lab science at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Students may transfer to any school of medical lab science that is accredited by the American Association of Clinical Pathology. Upon completion of all phases of the program, a student will receive the B.S. in Medical laboratory Science from Kentucky Wesleyan College. The agreement with Owensboro Health includes transfer of 36 upper level credit hours back to KWC.
The following courses are recommended to be completed at Kentucky Wesleyan College:
- BIO 113 – Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics (3)
- BIO 114 – Introduction to Cell and Genetics Laboratory (1)
- BIO 123 – Introduction to Organismal Biology and Ecology (3)
- BIO 124 – Introduction to Organismal Biology and Ecology Laboratory (1)
- BIO 313 – Microbiology I (4)
- BIO 303 – Genetics (4)
- CHEM 121 – General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
- CHEM 122 – General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
- CHEM 131 – General Chemistry I (3)
- CHEM 132 – General Chemistry II (3)
- CHEM 321 – Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
- CHEM 322 – Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
- CHEM 331 – Organic Chemistry I (3)
- CHEM 332 – Organic Chemistry II (3)
- CHEM 333 – Instrumental Techniques of Biochemical Research (3)
- CHEM 341 – Analytical Chemistry (4)
- MATH 101 – College Algebra (3)
- MATH 104 – Probability and Statistics (4)
BIO231/231 and BIO241/242 Human anatomy and Physiology I and II (w/labs) and BIO412 Immunology are recommended.