Idaho State University Dual Degree Program in Medical Laboratory Science (BA/BS)
The dual degree program in medical laboratory science is a collaborative effort with Idaho State University (ISU). Under ordinary circumstances, students will attend The College of Idaho for three years, and then enter the ISU Medical Laboratory Science program for their senior year. The ISU program, which lasts for 12 months, includes all professional requirements, including all clinical experiences. When students have successfully completed the ISU program, they will be granted a Bachelor of Arts degree from The College of Idaho and a Bachelor of Science degree from Idaho State University.
Entrance into the ISU program is competitive. Idaho State University has offered up to four admission seats to College of Idaho students each year, but it is possible that more than four College of Idaho students will apply. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 in all prerequisite courses, and must apply for the Idaho State University program by January of their junior year. Application may be considered after that date for competitive entry into the Medical Laboratory Science program. Due to the competitive nature of this program, students are strongly advised to pursue a complementary major or course of study along with the program prerequisites (though they will not need to complete the course of study if they enter the ISU program).
During their coursework at The College of Idaho, students will be required to complete 93 credits, including PEAK minors in Social Sciences & History and Humanities & Fine Arts, in addition to all of the required prerequisite courses. The combination of the prerequisite courses and the ISU professional program will count for Natural Sciences & Mathematics and Professional Foundations and Enhancements Peaks. Please note that ISU only accepts a maximum of 8 credits in religion; therefore, the Religious Studies minor is not a viable option to fulfill the Humanities & Fine Arts Peak.
Program Prerequisites
To be completed at The College of Idaho
| BIO-201 | Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 credits |
| BIO-225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-316 | Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO-330 | Cell Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-330L | Cell Biology Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-360 | Microbiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-360L | Microbiology Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-361 | Pathobiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-365 | Immunology | 3 credits |
| CHE-141 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHE-141L | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 credit |
| CHE-142 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHE-142L | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 credit |
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| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
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| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
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| MAT-150 | Applied Calculus: A Modeling Approach | 4 credits |
Also complete 8 additional credits in chemistry selected from organic chemistry, biochemistry, or analytical chemistry.
Note: 16 credits upper-division coursework from above list must be taken at The College of Idaho