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About the two-year track
The Colorado Center for Medical Laboratory Science (CCMLS) is pleased to introduce a new two-year enrollment track for individuals seeking a flexible path to becoming medical laboratory scientists. The two-year, part-time program helps independent students balance their commitment to school alongside their professional and personal responsibilities. Part-time students receive the same rigorous training and clinical experience as the traditional full-time program.
Class schedule
Track 1 CORE LABORATORY: CLINICAL CHEMISTRY AND HEMATOLOGY
Summer Semester
- MLS 400: Hematology I (2.5 cr. hr.)
- MLS 401: Clinical Laboratory Skill (3.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 421: Urinalysis (1.5 cr. hr.)
Fall Semester
- MLS 413: Hematology II (3.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 415: Coagulation (2.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 420: Chemistry (4.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 423: Body Fluids (1.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 424: Research Capstone (1.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 425: Management Capstone (1.5 cr. hr.)
Clinical Coursework – Summer, Fall or Spring Semester**
- MLS 405: Clinical Chemistry (3.5 cr. hr. – 160 hr.)
- MLS 414: Clinical Hematology (3.5 cr. hr. – 160 hr.)
Specialty Laboratories – Blood Banking and Microbiology* (1 yr)
Track 2 SPECIALTY LABORATORIES: IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY
Summer Semester
- MLS406: Microbiology I (2.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS416: Immunology/Serology/Molecular Dx (2.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS426: Education Capstone (1.0 cr. hr.)
Fall Semester
- MLS 407: Microbiology II (6.5 cr. hr.)
- MLS 409: Parasitology (1.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 410: Mycology (1.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 411: Parasitology and Mycology Laboratory (1.0 cr. hr.)
- MLS 417: Immunohematology (4.0 cr. hr.)
Clinical Coursework – Summer, Fall, or Spring Semester **
- MLS 402: Clinical Practice (1.0 cr. hr. – 16-40 hr.)
- MLS 408: Clinical Microbiology (3.5 cr. hr. – 160 hr.)
- MLS 419: Clinical Immunohematology (3.5 cr. hr. – 160 hr.)
- MLS 430: Body of Knowledge (3.5 cr. hr. – 3.0 cr.hr.)
Frequently asked questions
Yes, part-time signifies that 50% of the curriculum will be taken each year. Students admitted to the two-year track must complete the program in two years. Students in a part-time curriculum can anticipate being in classes two to three days a week during the summer and fall, and will have two, full-time, one-month long Spring clinical rotations each year.
The minimum admission requirements(MAR) are listed in the MAR document that is posted under admissions (can we link to this?)
– Students must have a baccalaureate degree (BA or BS) from a regionally accredited college/university, majors in the biological sciences, chemistry, or related fields preferred, including:
– 32 semester hours in chemistry and biology including labs:
– 16 semester hours in chemistry, 3 courses with labs, including academic organic chemistry (200/2000 level or higher), or biochemistry (200/2000 level or higher).
– 16 semester hours in biological sciences, 3 courses with labs, including coursework in Microbiology with a lab (200/2000 level or higher taken at a 4-year accredited university), and academic coursework/course content in Immunology
– One college-level course in mathematics
– Minimum GPA of 2.70, calculated from all 4-year university coursework
– Minimum of a ‘C’ or better attempted in coursework prerequisite to the curriculum
Students in the two-year curriculum must meet the same Minimum Application Requirements (MAR) as the one-year curriculum”
Students who have families and work commitments have the opportunity to balance these many responsibilities and stay in school.
No, all concurrent coursework must be completed or in progress and completed prior to entry into the program.
Tuition and fees*
Core Laboratory Track: Hematology and Clinical Chemistry (Year One)
Summer Semester $3,944.00
Fall Semester $4,720.00
Spring Semester $3,636.00
Year One Tuition and Fees: $12,300.00
Specialty Laboratories Track: Blood Banking and Microbiology (Year Two)
Summer Semester $3,210.00
Fall Semester $5,117.00
Spring Semester $3,636.00
Year Two Tuition and Fees: $11,063
Total two-year program cost: $24,263
*Tuition and fees are subject to change.
Colorado Center for Medical Laboratory Science
Office of Admissions and Records
Admissions E-mail:
[email protected]
Phone:
(303) 615-0078
Fax:
Please submit electronic documents via E-mail
Location:
Medical Center of Aurora
North Campus
Mailing Address:
730 Potomac St., Suite 102
Aurora, CO 80011