Type of Degree

Undergraduate Minor

School or College

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Area of Study

Health and medicine

Program Format

On-campus, Full-time

The Medical Diagnostics minor is designed for undergraduate students who are interested in the study of the principles and mechanisms of medical diagnostics, in particular clinical laboratory diagnostics.

Program Overview

Upon completing this minor, students aiming for careers in health care, particularly those seeking entry into professional schools for medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, or related graduate programs including physician assistant studies, will possess a foundational knowledge base to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and research of human diseases. This minor offers fundamental understanding in clinical laboratory techniques, as well as the skills to interpret and evaluate laboratory data, comprehending its application in clinical decision-making. It is open to students from all majors, except those majoring in Medical Laboratory Science.

Curriculum

Prerequisite Requirements

RequirementsCredits
BHSC 1340 - Human Cell Biology OR one semester of Biology with lab4

Electives in the minor may require additional prerequisites such as:

  • CHEM 1580 - Intro to Organic Chemistry OR CHEM 1150 - Organic Chemistry
  • BIOC 3001 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry
  • MMG 2010 - Microbiology & Infectious Disease
 

Minor Requirements

Core RequirementsCredits (9)
MLS 2010 - Medical Diagnostic Techniques (spring)3
MLS 3000 - Applied Medical Diagnostics3
BHSC 3810 - Applied Molecular Biology (fall)3
ElectivesCredits (9)
HLTH 2350 - Advanced Medical Equipment Systems3
MLS 3100 - Clinical Chemistry (fall)3
MLS 3110 - Clinical Chemistry II (spring)3
BHSC 3420 - Immunology (spring)3
MLS 3300 - Clinical Microbiology II (fall)3
MLS 3200 - Hematology (fall)3
Other Approved Electives3

Admissions

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