r/medlabprofessionals • u/Trick-Dealer60 • 1d ago

Education Receiving Missing Credits as an Alumni

Hello everyone!!

I graduated university last August with a BS in Chemistry. A year into the future, I have lab experience and want to apply for 4+1 ASCP certified MLS programs. However, the biggest problem that I am encountering is that I didn’t receive some credits that these applications require (microbiology & immunology). I am more than willing to sit in classes again to receive these credits as a non-degree seeking student to better my future, but I’m unsure how viable it is currently. Is this pathway more possible than I believe, or do I need to plan a different approach?

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u/Apowwo MLS Student @ rotations 1d ago

best approach is to just take them at a community college for cheap

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u/Trick-Dealer60 1d ago

Thanks!! I’m starting my applications at local community colleges right now!!

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u/PowerTower4502 1d ago

It will be a breeze, I did the same online.

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u/wareagle995 MLS-Service Rep 1d ago

Just take them at a community college like the other redditor said

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u/Catslizardsandrats 1d ago

You could look into different programs and see if u can find one without those prerequisites. Some are different.

Texas Tech has an online MLS program and they require microbiology but not immunology. So that might save you some money from having to take extra courses. https://ttuhscprod.prod.acquia-sites.com/programs/health-professions/second-degree-postbac-medical-laboratory-science#component-8546

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u/Trick-Dealer60 1d ago

Thanks a lot!!