Clinical Laboratory Science, BS

Program Coordinator: Guyla Evans (3410-B Health Sciences Building; 252-744-6063; evansgu15@ecu.edu)

A minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA in biology and chemistry courses is required for admission into the professional phase of the curriculum. Majors must maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA in all clinical laboratory science (CLSC) courses during the professional phase of the curriculum. A student earning a D (1.0) in any of the CLSC courses must petition the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science for probationary continuation.

Minimum degree requirement is 120 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. General education requirements including those listed below - 40 s.h.

(For information about courses that carry general education credit view the General Education Program section.)

2. Core - 59 s.h.

3. Cognates - 21-22 s.h.

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