Wichita State University
Medical Laboratory Sciences Degree Checksheet
MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES (MLS), BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (BS), 2026-2027
PRE-PROGRAM COURSE REQUIREMENTS (prerequisites)
SCIENCE PREREQUISITES
- Must be complete prior to program start date.
- Grade of C/2.0 or higher required in each course.
- Must be completed within the last 10 years.**
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 210* | General Biology I/Lab | 4 |
| CHEM 211* | General Chemistry I/Lab | 5 |
| CHEM 212* | General Chemistry II/Lab | 5 |
| BIOL 223* | Human Anatomy and Physiology/Lab | 5 |
| or HS 290* | Foundational Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| or BIOL 534/535 | Mammalian Physiology | 4-6 |
| BIOL 220* | Microbiology /Lab | 4 |
| or BIOL 330 | General Microbiology/Lab | 5 |
| MLS 311 | Biochemistry | 3 |
| or CHEM 661 | Intro to Biochemistry | 3 |
| MLS 405 | Medical Immunology | 3 |
| or BIOL 590 | Immunobiology | 3 |
*These courses may apply toward general education requirements.
**Exceptions to the 10-year requirement may apply to MLT-to-MLS bridge students.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
www.wichita.edu/generaleducation
The General Education Program at Wichita State follows the 34-35 credit-hour KBOR systemwide GE program framework. Kansas transfer students who have the “KS Systemwide General Education Completed” notation on their transcript do not need additional general education courses (outside of pre-program requirements) at Wichita State. Additional credit hours (open electives) to fulfill graduation requirements (see below) may be necessary.
The general education coursework below is waived for students who have earned a prior bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.
| Discipline Area (Bucket) | Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH (Bucket 1) | ENGL 101 | College English I | 3 |
| ENGLISH (Bucket 1) | ENGL 102 | College English 2 | 3 |
| COMMUNICATION1 (Bucket 2) | COMM 111 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MATH & STATISTICS (Bucket 3) | MATH 111 | College Algebra | 3 |
| NATURAL & PHYSICAL SCIENCES-lab required (Bucket 4) | CHEM 211/Lab | General Chemistry/Lab | 5 |
| SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (Bucket 5) | (Choice-Subject 1) | 3 | |
| SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (Bucket 5) | (Choice-Subject 2) | 3 | |
| ARTS & HUMANITIES (Bucket 6) | (Choice-Subject 1) | 3 | |
| ARTS & HUMANITIES (Bucket 6) | (Choice-Subject 2) | 3 | |
| INSTITUTIONAL DESIGNATED (Bucket 7) | HS 290/Lab | 5 | |
| INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED-FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR2 (Bucket 7) | (Choice-First Year Seminar or other GEN ED) | 3 |
1Interpersonal communication courses taken during or after summer 2015 at a Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) public institution can satisfy the communications requirement for Wichita State’s general education program. However, interpersonal communication courses completed at Wichita State or at non-KBOR institutions will not meet the communications requirement for Wichita State’s general education program, except in the cases where a student then completes the Kansas Systemwide General Education curriculum at a KBOR institution outside of Wichita State and the transcript is notated as such.
2If you are not required to take a first-year seminar, select another general education course (your choice) to fulfill “other Gen Ed”.
GRADUATION REQUIRMENTS
- Earn credit for 120 cumulative hours.
- Earn a minimum of 45 credit hours of upper-division coursework (numbered 300 or higher) at a 4-year institution (university).
- Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours at Wichita State.
- Complete all general education requirements.
- Maintain an overall GPA and WSU GPA of 2.00 or higher.
- Your last 24 of 30 credits or last 50 of 60 credit hours must be taken at Wichita State.
- Complete an Application for Degree two semesters before you plan to graduate.
- All transcripts of other college work must be sent to WSU before a degree is posted, even if these courses are not needed to meet WSU degree requirements.
PROGRAM APPLICATION AND ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Visit www.wichita.edu/mls for application, instructions, and more information.
Visit www.wichita.edu/chpinfosessions to find upcoming dates for MLS information sessions.
Application available year-round.
- Fall Program deadline: March 15
- Spring Program deadline: October 15
The program starts a class of 16 students every fall and every spring.
- Admission is competitive.
- Admission decisions are made by MLS Admissions Committee.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Admission to Wichita State as a degree-bound, active, undergraduate student.
- Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Minimum letter grade of C (2.0) in all science prerequisite courses.
- All science prerequisite courses need to be completed within the past 10 years.
- Three letters of recommendation: 2 science-based, 1 professional.
- Essay describing rationale for pursuing a career in MLS.
- All prerequisites, general education, and electives must be complete prior to starting the program.
SELECTION CRITERIA
- Overall GPA. Competitive GPA is 3.25 or higher.
- Reference recommendation statements.
- Evidence of knowledge of health care (volunteer or work experience).
- Evidence of ability to lead or participate in teams.
- Evidence of knowledge of the profession.
- Presentation of application.
- Eligible applicants are invited for an interview and basic skills assessment based on MLS technical standards (see MLS student handbook)
PROFESSIONAL COURSE REQUIREMENTS (54 credit hours)
See Medical Laboratory Sciences Degree Map for semester-by-semester layout of pre-program and professional program courses.
Undergraduate MLT-MLS Program (29-34 credit hours)
This program is for MLTs looking to complete their MLS bachelor's degree at WSU.
Fall Semester: 12 hours
- HS 400 Pathophysiology (4 cr)
- MLS 458 Advanced Clinical Chemistry (4 cr)
- MLS 468 Advanced Clinical Hematology (4 cr)
Spring Semester: 8 hours
- MLS 478 Advanced Immunohematology (4 cr)
- MLS 499 Advanced Clinical Microbiology (4 cr)
Summer Semester: 8 hours
- MLS 400 Clinical Lab Management (3 cr)
- MLS 452 Principles of Urinalysis (2 cr)
- MLS 494 Special Topics in Microbiology (3 cr)
Final Clinical Semester: 1-6 hours
- MLS 411 Special Topics in Applied Practice (1-6 cr) This course is taken in the final semester. Number of credit hours required is dependent on lab experience.