Pre-clinical Studies
The First Three Years of Undergraduate Study Include:
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36 credits of Andrews Core Experience (ACE) courses
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35 credits of cognates (inlcudes math & sciences)
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14 credits of medical laboratory science fundamental courses
Program option feature directed elective coursework selected in consultation with the faculty advisor according to the student's career goals and interest.
The pre-clinical studies requirements are:
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Andrews Core Experience (ACE) requirements (36 Credits)
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Directed Electives
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Arts & Humanities (9 credits)
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Language/Communication (9 credits)
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Social Science (3 credits)
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Mathematics (3 credits) - considered a cognate for the BSMLS
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Wellness (3 credits)
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Religion (12 credits)
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(or one course per year of residence; refer to Religion transfer policy)
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Cognate Math & Science Requirements (35 Credits)
One college-level math course. Select from (or equivalent courses):
- MATH 165 - College Algebra Credits: 3
- MATH 168 - Precalculus Credits: 4
- STAT 285 - Intro to Applied Statistics Credits: 3 (preferred)
16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of biological science. Select from (or equivalent courses):
- BIOL 165 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
- BIOL 166 - Foundations of Biology Credits: 4,5
- Or BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
- Or BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
- Or MLSC 320 - Fundamentals of Immunology Credits: 3
- Or Other upper division biology courses chosen in consultation with academic advisor or approved by Program Director.
16 semester hours (24 quarter hours) of chemistry (least one semester in organic or biochemistry).
Select from (or equivalent courses):
- CHEM 131 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
- CHEM 132 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
- CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3
- CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3
- CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
- CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1
- Or BCHM 421 - Biochemistry I Credits: 4
- Or Other chemistry courses chosen in consultation with academic advisor or approved by Program Director.
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Major Prerequisites (14 Credits)
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MLSC 105, 205, 210, 230, 240, 350
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Directed Electives (5-8 Credits)
Students select courses in consultation with and by the consent of their advisors in a planned program to enhance professional preparation.
Courses are chosen from biology, business, chemistry, computer science, electronics, and education.
Pre-medical/pre-dental students must include: PHYS141, 142 General Physics (8 credits).
A Typical Pre-Clinical Studies (BSMLS) Curriculum Follows:
Freshman Year - Fall Semester
| BIOL 165 | Foundations of Biology I & Lab | 5 CR |
| ENGL 115 | College Writing I | 3 CR |
| MATH | MATH 165/168/STAT 285 | 3 CR or 4 CR |
| MLSC 105 | Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science | 1 CR |
| RELT 100 | God and Human Life | 3 CR |
Freshman year - Spring Semester
| BIOL 166 | Foundations of Biology II & Lab* | 5 CR |
| MLSC 205 | Medical Terminology | 1 CR |
| COMM 104 | Communications Skills | 3 CR |
| HIST 110 | Worldviews, Cultures & Gods | 3 CR |
| PSYC 101 | Intro to Psychology | 3 CR |
Sophomore Year - Fall Semester
| CHEM 131 | General Chemistry I & Lab | 4 CR |
| MLSC 320 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 3 CR |
| RELT 225 | Doctrines of the Adventist Faith | 3 CR |
| HLED 135 | Wellbeing 360 & Lab | 3 CR |
| MUHL 214 | Enjoyment of Music | 3 CR |
Sophomore Year - Spring Semester
| CHEM 132 | General Chemistry II & Lab | 4 CR |
| BIOL 372 | Cell & Molecular Biology & Lab | 3 CR |
| MLSC 230 | Fundamentals of Clinical Microbiology & Lab | 3 CR |
| RELT 250 | Spirituality & Faith | 3 CR |
| ART 104 | Drawing I | 3 CR |
Junior Year - Fall Semester
| CHEM231 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 CR |
| CHEM241 | Organic Chemistry I Lab | 1 CR |
| BIOL 464 | Systems Physiology & Lab | 4 CR |
| MLSC 210 | Fundamentals of Hematology & Hemsotasis & Lab | 2 CR |
| MLSC 240 | Fundamentals of Immunohematology & Lab | 1 CR |
| ENGL 215 | College Writting II | 3 CR |
| DIR ELECT | 2 CR |
Junior Year - Spring Semester
| CHEM232 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 CR |
| CHEM242 | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 CR |
| MLSC350 | Fundamentals of Clinical Chemstry | 3 CR |
| PBHL440 | Fund. of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare | 3 CR |
| SOCI 119 | Principles of Sociology | 3 CR |
| DIR ELECT | MLSC 380 Pathophysiology for Health Professions or PHTC 300 Clinical Spec. Collec. & Processing | 2/3 CR |
The pre-clinical studies program is followed by the Clinical Year Program.
Qualified applicants must submit a written application in order to advance into the Clinical Year Program (Senior year).
Refer to Admissions and Applications.
Note: Students applying to the Clinical Year Program as guest students (see Guest Student Senior Clinical Year Program) must complete the first three years of pre-clinical coursework at their home university/college. Degree requirements may vary from those of Andrews University.
