Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science
The Profession
Clinical Laboratory Science professionals are highly skilled scientists who discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Laboratory technologists and technicians play a crucial role in the process of providing personalized care. They generate vitally important data for identifying and treating cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many other health conditions.
Clinical Laboratory Science professionals examine and analyze body fluids, tissues, and cells to identify bacteria, parasites, and other microorganisms. They analyze the chemical constituents of body fluids, cross-match donor blood for transfusions, and test blood for drug levels to measure the efficacy of particular treatments. They also evaluate test results for accuracy and help interpret them for the physician. Every day, new advances in medical and scientific technology are creating more challenges and job opportunities in clinical laboratory settings, generating demand for Clinical Laboratory Science professionals.
Professional Schools
The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Allied Health Sciences Clinical Laboratory Sciences program is a university based 2+2 program, offering the student a Baccalaureate Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science within one of the three optional areas of special emphasis.
The Standard Option prepares a student for a career primarily in a clinical setting such as a hospital, physician's office, laboratory or a reference laboratory. The Pre-Medicine Option is for students pursing a graduate medical education through medical school, osteopathic school, veterinary school, or research graduate programs. The Pre-Physician Assistant Option is for students pursuing a graduate education in Physician Assistant studies.
Being Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science
Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science is considered a designation at Texas Tech University; it is not a major. Pre-Clinical Laboratory Science students take the required courses in order to apply to a Clinical Laboratory Science program.
Regardless of which degree-granting major a Pre-CLS student chooses at Texas Tech, they will always have a PPHC Advisor on their team. If you have any questions whatsoever about being Pre-PT, contact your assigned PPHC Advisor today!
Standard Option
Prerequisite courses for the TTUHSC School of Health Professions Clinical Laboratory Science Program:
COURSE NAME | TTU Course Number |
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Chemistry I and Lab | CHEM 1307/1107 |
Chemistry II and Lab | CHEM 1308/1108 |
Introductory Organic Chemistry I and LAB | CHEM 2303/2103 |
Biology I and Lab OR Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab |
BIOL 1403 OR ZOOL 2403 |
Biology II and Lab OR Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab |
BIOL 1404 OR ZOOL 2404 |
Genetics OR 4 Hour Science Elective |
BIOL 3416 |
Microbiology OR Principles of Microbiology (Recommended) |
MBIO 3400 OR MBIO3401 (R) |
College Algebra OR Higher | MATH 1320 |
English I | ENGL 1301 |
English II | ENGL 1302 |
US History to 1877 | HIST 2300 |
US History since 1877 | HIST 2301 |
American Government | POLS 1301 |
Texas Politics and Topics | POLS 2306 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
Creative Arts (3 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
Social and Behavioral Science (6 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
- Recommended Social or Behavioral Sciences courses include courses in the Anthropology, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, and/or Sociology fields.
Pre-Medicine Option
COURSE NAME | TTU Course number |
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Chemistry I and Lab | CHEM 1307/1107 |
Chemistry II and Lab | CHEM 1308/1108 |
Organic Chemistry I and LAB | CHEM 3305/3105 |
Organic Chemistry II and LAB | CHEM 3306/3106 |
Molecular Biochemistry | CHEM 3310 |
Biology I and Lab | BIOL 1403 |
Biology II and Lab | BIOL 1404 |
Genetics | BIOL 3416 |
Principles of Microbiology | MBIO 3401 |
Physics I and Lab | PHYS 1403 |
Physics II and Lab | PHYS 1404 |
Statistical Methods | MATH 2300 |
English I | ENGL 1301 |
English II | ENGL 1302 |
US History to 1877 | HIST 2300 |
US History since 1877 | HIST 2301 |
American Government | POLS 1301 |
Texas Politics and Topics | POLS 2306 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
Creative Arts (3 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
Social and Behavioral Science (6 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
- Recommended Social or Behavioral Sciences courses include courses in the Anthropology, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, and/or Sociology fields.
Pre-Physician Assistant Option
COURSE NAME | TTU Course number |
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Chemistry I and Lab | CHEM 1307/1107 |
Chemistry II and Lab | CHEM 1308/1108 |
Organic Chemistry I and LAB | CHEM 3305/3105 |
Biology I and Lab | BIOL 1403 |
Biology II and Lab | BIOL 1404 |
Genetics | BIOL 3416 |
Microbiology OR Principles of Microbiology (Recommended) |
MBIO 3400 OR MBIO 3401 (R) |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I and Lab | ZOOL 2403 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II and Lab | ZOOL 2404 |
Statistical Methods | MATH 2300 |
English I | ENGL 1301 |
English II | ENGL 1302 |
US History to 1877 | HIST 2300 |
US History since 1877 | HIST 2301 |
American Government | POLS 1301 |
Texas Politics and Topics | POLS 2306 |
Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
Creative Arts (3 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
Psychology | PSY 1300 |
Social and Behavioral Science (3 Hours) | Texas Core Approved Course |
- Recommended Social or Behavioral Sciences courses include courses in the Anthropology, Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, and/or Sociology fields.
Success Roadmap
PPHC Advisors have created a year-by-year PDF guide to being Pre-CLS (Standard Option).
PPHC Advisors have created a year-by-year PDF guide to being Pre-CLS (Pre-Medicine Option).
PPHC Advisors have created a year-by-year PDF guide to being Pre-CLS (Pre-Physician Assistant Option).
CLS Programs
To learn more about professional degree programs in clinical/medical lab sciences both in Texas and elsewhere, please visit the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) directory here.
Pre-Professional Health Careers
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Address
PPHC, Box 41038, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409-1038 -
Phone
806.742.3078 -
Email
pphc@ttu.edu