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Program checklist · BS

Medical Laboratory Science, BS

George Mason University · Fairfax, VA

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
BS
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
51.1005
Total credits (published)
40
Credits (computed from items)
295-304
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
232186
CourseShelf checklist
CK_232186_cb0bd4da
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Biology Core

major core · 4 items
  1. BIOL 103& BIOL 105
    Introductory Biology II-Survey of Cell and Molecular Biology (Mason Core)and Introductory Biology II Laboratory (Mason Core)
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. BIOL 213& BIOL 215
    Cell Structure and Functionand Cell Structure and Function Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. BIOL 214
    4
  4. BIOL 311& BIOL 313
    General Geneticsand General Genetics Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4

Additional MLAB and BIOL Courses

21 items
  1. MLAB 200
    1
  2. MLAB 300
    Science Writing
    As published: “Science Writing (Mason Core) 1”
    3
  3. BIOL 305& BIOL 306
    Biology of Microorganismsand Biology of Microorganisms Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  4. BIOL 452& BIOL 453
    Immunologyand Immunology Laboratory
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  5. Select two from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    5-8
  6. BIOL 430
    Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I
    As published: “Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology I 2”
    4
  7. BIOL 431
    Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II
    As published: “Advanced Human Anatomy and Physiology II 2”
    4
  8. BIOL 322
    3
  9. BIOL 382
    3
  10. BIOL 385
    3
  11. BIOL 404
    3
  12. BIOL 409
    3
  13. BIOL 413
    3
  14. BIOL 420
    3
  15. BIOL 424
    3
  16. BIOL 425
    3
  17. BIOL 429
    3
  18. BIOL 432
    4
  19. BIOL 465
    4
  20. BIOL 484
    3
  21. BIOL 486
    2

Chemistry

7 items
  1. CHEM 211& CHEM 213
    General Chemistry I (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory I (Mason Core)
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  2. CHEM 212& CHEM 214
    General Chemistry II (Mason Core)and General Chemistry Laboratory II (Mason Core)
    Not resolved to a course
    4
  3. CHEM 313
    3
  4. CHEM 315
    2
  5. Select one from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    4-5
  6. BIOL 483
    4
  7. CHEM 314& CHEM 318
    Organic Chemistry IIand Organic Chemistry Lab II
    Not resolved to a course

Mathematics

4 items
  1. Select one from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    4-6
  2. MATH 111
    Linear Mathematical Modeling
    As published: “Linear Mathematical Modeling (Mason Core)”
    4
  3. MATH 113
    Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
    As published: “Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (Mason Core)”
    4
  4. MATH 123& MATH 124
    Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part Aand Calculus with Algebra/Trigonometry, Part B (Mason Core)
    Not resolved to a course

Information Technology and Computing

2 items
  1. Select one from the following:
    Not resolved to a course
    3
  2. CDS 130
    Computing for Scientists
    As published: “Computing for Scientists (Mason Core) 1”
    3

Any course(s) that fulfill the Mason Core: Information Technology and Computing Requirement

major core · 0 items

    Professional Study: Generalist Option

    17 items
    1. The distribution of credits in these courses varies with the school of medical technology. In consultation with the advisor, select from the following:
      Not resolved to a course
      30
    2. MLAB 401
      1-15
    3. MLAB 402
      1-15
    4. MLAB 403
      1-15
    5. MLAB 404
      1-15
    6. MLAB 405
      1-15
    7. MLAB 406
      1-15
    8. MLAB 407
      1-15
    9. BIOL 465
      4
    10. BIOL 483
      4
    11. BIOL 484
      3
    12. BIOL 485
      2-3
    13. CHEM 321
      4
    14. PHYS 243
      College Physics I
      As published: “College Physics I (Mason Core)”
      3
    15. PHYS 244
      College Physics I Lab
      As published: “College Physics I Lab (Mason Core)”
      1
    16. PHYS 245
      College Physics II
      As published: “College Physics II (Mason Core)”
      3
    17. PHYS 246
      College Physics II Lab
      As published: “College Physics II Lab (Mason Core)”
      1

    Professional Study: Molecular Biology Concentration (MOB)

    concentration · 12 items
    1. In addition to the courses required for all Medical Laboratory Science students, the following are required:
      Not resolved to a course
      30
    2. MLAB 401
      1-15
    3. MLAB 407
      1-15
    4. BIOL 465
      4
    5. BIOL 483
      4
    6. BIOL 484
      3
    7. BIOL 485
      2-3
    8. CHEM 321
      4
    9. PHYS 243
      College Physics I
      As published: “College Physics I (Mason Core)”
      3
    10. PHYS 244
      College Physics I Lab
      As published: “College Physics I Lab (Mason Core)”
      1
    11. PHYS 245
      College Physics II
      As published: “College Physics II (Mason Core)”
      3
    12. PHYS 246
      College Physics II Lab
      As published: “College Physics II Lab (Mason Core)”
      1

    Professional Study: Microbiology Concentration (MIB)

    concentration · 12 items
    1. In addition to the courses required for all Medical Laboratory Science students, the following are required:
      Not resolved to a course
      30
    2. MLAB 401
      1-15
    3. MLAB 405
      1-15
    4. BIOL 465
      4
    5. BIOL 483
      4
    6. BIOL 484
      3
    7. BIOL 485
      2-3
    8. CHEM 321
      4
    9. PHYS 243
      College Physics I
      As published: “College Physics I (Mason Core)”
      3
    10. PHYS 244
      College Physics I Lab
      As published: “College Physics I Lab (Mason Core)”
      1
    11. PHYS 245
      College Physics II
      As published: “College Physics II (Mason Core)”
      3
    12. PHYS 246
      College Physics II Lab
      As published: “College Physics II Lab (Mason Core)”
      1

    Professional Study: Histotechnology Concentration (HISO)

    concentration · 4 items
    1. In addition to the courses required for all Medical Laboratory Science students, the following are required:
      Not resolved to a course
      30
    2. MLAB 401
      1-15
    3. MLAB 408
      1-15
    4. MLAB 409
      1-15

    Mason Core

    major core · 0 items

      Foundation Requirements

      4 items
      1. Written Communication (lower-level)
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. Oral Communication
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. Quantitative Reasoning
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. Information Technology and Computing
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Exploration Requirements

      6 items
      1. Arts
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      2. Global Contexts
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      3. Global History
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      4. Literature
        Not resolved to a course
        3
      5. Natural Science
        Not resolved to a course
        7
      6. Social and Behavioral Sciences
        Not resolved to a course
        3

      Just Societies (optional) 1

      0 items

        Integration Requirements

        3 items
        1. Written Communication (upper-level)
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        2. Writing Intensive 2
          Not resolved to a course
          3
        3. Mason Apex 3
          Not resolved to a course
          3

        Advanced Standing Courses

        0 items

          Select from the following options:

          0 items

            Up to one 500-600 level specialized course from the following:

            19 items
            1. ASTR 601
              3
            2. BINF 690
              3
            3. CS 583
              3
            4. CS 630
              3
            5. CS 635
              3
            6. CSI 690
              3
            7. ECE 511
              3
            8. ECE 547
              3
            9. ECE 633
              3
            10. ECE 647
              3
            11. GGS 579
              3
            12. MATH 625
              3
            13. MATH 685
              3
            14. MATH 686
              3
            15. OR 541
              3
            16. OR 542
              3
            17. OR 646
              3
            18. PHYS 510
              3
            19. PHYS 613
              3

            Remaining credits are selected from the following:

            7 items
            1. QSE 500
              3
            2. QSE 501
              Mathematical Foundations of QSE
              As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”
              3
            3. QSE 502
              Programming Foundations of QSE
              As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”
              3
            4. QSE 505
              3
            5. QSE 511
              3
            6. QSE 520
              3
            7. QSE 570
              Quantum Computing System Design
              or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design
              3

            Reserve Credit Courses

            0 items

              Select up to 6 credits of not previously completed courses from the following:

              7 items
              1. QSE 500
                3
              2. QSE 501
                Mathematical Foundations of QSE
                As published: “Mathematical Foundations of QSE 1”
                3
              3. QSE 502
                Programming Foundations of QSE
                As published: “Programming Foundations of QSE 1”
                3
              4. QSE 505
                3
              5. QSE 511
                3
              6. QSE 520
                3
              7. QSE 570
                Quantum Computing System Design
                or: ECE 570 Quantum Computing System Design
                3
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