Oregon Health Sciences University
Clinical Lab Science 2008-2009 (partnership with Oregon Institute of Technology)
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science
Required Courses
| University Requirement | PCC Equivalent | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry - at least 24 quarter credit hours of lecture and laboratory experience selected from general chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, organic chemistry, quantitative analysis, and physical chemistry. | CH 104,105,106 General Chemistry or CH 221,222,223 General Chemistry |
15 |
| Additional Chemistry courses to reach 24 credits, such as Organic Chemistry, CH 241, 242, 243 | 9 min. | |
| Biological Sciences - at least 24 quarter credit hours of lecture and laboratory experience, which must include one course in microbiology/bacteriology, and immunology as either a separate course, or as part of another biology class. Genetics, anatomy and physiology are highly recommended. |
BI 211, 212, 213 Principles of Biology (preferred) or BI 101, 102, 103 General Biology | 12 - 15 |
| BI 234 Microbiology | 5 | |
*Immunology Course Additional Biology Courses for a total of 24 |
4-7 | |
| College level Math | MTH 111 B/C or higher | 5 |
| Medical Terminology is highly recommended | MP 111 Medical Terminology | 3-4 |
Group Requirements: A minimum of 18 credit hours is required with at least 9 credit hours in Humanities and Social Science Humanities: History of Art, Art Appreciation, History of Music, Music Appreciation, English (excluding composition), Linguistics, Philosophy, Speech, Theater Arts, Foreign Languages (excluding first year courses) Women's Studies Social Sciences: Anthropology, Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology, Religion, Sociology |
Select PCC courses from the offerings in departments listed. |
minimum of 9 in Humanities
minimum of 9 in Social Sciences |
*PCC occasionally offers BIT 201 Applied Immunology. If it is not offered, then OHSU recommends X110 Immunology, 3 semester units, from University of California, offered online: http://learn.berkeley.edu
http://explore.berkeley.edu/UCExt/courseview.asp?secid=507&value=6.0.&action=Internet
PSU offers Immunology as BI 487, but there are significant biology prerequisites.
Notes
A student may enter the program with or without a bachelor's degree. Those students entering the program without a degree must have completed at least 103 transferable quarter units (including those listed above) at an accredited college, community college and/or university prior to entering the program in the fall. No more than 103 credit hours can be transferred from a community college.
7-Year Limitation: Individuals who have met admission requirements seven or more years prior to application to the CLS Program must complete additional academic work to qualify
What is Clinical Laboratory Science?
Clinical Laboratory Science, also called medical technology, is a profession that combines the challenges and rewards of medicine with laboratory science. Clinical laboratory scientists perform complex and varied laboratory analyses, and use critical thinking skills in determining the accuracy and validity of test results. They recognize the interdependency of testing information and possess the knowledge of physiologic and pathologic conditions affecting results in order to support medical decisions. In diverse health care settings, clinical laboratory scientists provide test results used by such practitioners as physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants, in determining: the presence, extent, and causes of disease; monitoring therapy; and evaluating testing protocols to insure optimum and safe public health applications.Application Information
Application for admission may be submitted after October 1st with a priority deadline of December 31st for the following fall quarter. Applications received after December 31st will be considered on a space-available basis. Each new class begins in the Fall term. Class size is limited to 24-26 students and admission is competitive (3.0–3.5 gpa is expected, but no minimum is posted). Admission is based on grades (extensiveness of academic preparation in the sciences), entrance essay, experience, job shadowing & knowledge of the field, and letters of recommendation.
PCC endeavors to create accurate transfer guides for students; however, requirements may change without notice. Students are responsible for working with PCC advisors and their transfer institution to ensure that their academic plan will meet requirements and timelines.
Last updated: August 2008