Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)

Program Overview

LSU Health's "3 plus 1" program in Clinical Laboratory Science allows students to complete three years of prerequisite coursework at LSU before transferring to LSU Health for their final year of study. Students must maintain a minimum GPA and earn "C" or better in critical courses. The program includes prerequisite courses in English, chemistry, biology, and other areas, preparing students for a career in medical technology.

Program Outline

The "3 plus 1" program implies that students complete three years of prerequisite coursework at LSU before transferring to LSU Health for their final year of study.

Critical Requirements:

• Semester 1: "C" or better in ENGL 1001 and MATH 1021.
• Semester 2: "C" or better in CHEM 1201 and MATH 1022 or MATH 1550.
• Semester 3: "C" or better in BIOL 1201.
25 LSU GPA. 25 Cumulative GPA.
• Semester 4: "C" or better in ENGL 2000 and BIOL 1202.
5 LSU GPA. 5 Cumulative GPA. Declare a Degree Program.
• Semester 5: 2.5 LSU GPA.
5 Cumulative GPA.

Prerequisite Courses:

• English (composition) (6)
• General Chemistry & Lab (8)
• Organic Chemistry (3)
• Analytical Reasoning (6)
• General Biology & Lab (8)
• General Microbiology & Lab (4)
• Science Elective (3)
• General Education Humanities (9)
• 65 Total Sem.
Hrs.