Medical Lab Sciences: Biomedical Science

The Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS): Biomedical Science major prepares students for careers in biomedical laboratories and other health-related professions. The MLS curriculum builds upon the basic science courses required to enter the program. Courses in the major fall into the following categories:

1. fundamental lab skills

2. clinical subspecialties

3. advanced biomedical courses 

Emphasis is placed on problem solving and development of laboratory strategies, in addition to theoretical knowledge and practical skills in each of the disciplines in the curriculum. The Biomedical Science major is appropriate for students seeking graduate education in biomedical or health-related fields. This major does not meet the requirements for NY State licensure of clinical laboratory technologists. For the licensure-qualifying program, please see the Medical Laboratory Sciences: Clinical Science BS major. The academic demands of MLS courses often require students to carry lighter credit loads than they are accustomed to. Part-time attendance and some evening classes are mechanisms for assisting students to complete the challenging curriculum. See course descriptions and the MLS Web site for more detail.

Admissions Requirement

Completion of 60 credits before enrolling in MLS, including: one year of general chemistry with lab (CHEM 10200 (STEM), CHEM 10400 (STEM), CHEM 10600 (STEM), or equivalent) 1 year of general biology with lab (BIOL 10000 (STEM), BIOL 10200 (STEM), or equivalent) and an overall GPA of at least 2.5. Students can enter the Medical Laboratory Sciences major in fall and spring semesters. Advisers welcome e-mail inquiries anytime. To apply both current Hunter College students and transfer students must complete a Transfer Application with the CUNY University Application Processing Center. Visit http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/prospectivestudents/ug_students/transfer.shtml and select On-Line Application from the choices. Be sure to select “Medical Laboratory Sciences” at Hunter College as the choice of curriculum. Use CUNY curriculum code 0344 when applying. Admissions take place on a rolling basis so students should apply as early as possible. Admission deadlines for fall and spring semesters are February 1 and September 15, respectively. Students are encouraged to complete most of their Hunter Core Requirement (HCR) Hunter Core Requirement which includes the CUNY Common Core Requirement, the Hunter Focus on foreign language and the Concurrent Requirements before entering the program, but liberal arts classes can be interspersed with major courses.

Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program, which is based, by necessity, on the limitations of space and resources. The Hunter College Department of Medical Lab Sciences is dedicated to equal opportunity for all applicants who meet admission requirements.