Directly relevant to clinical microbiology bench work — and required at virtually every NAACLS-accredited MLS program. Counts toward your 16 biology credits under ASCP Route 2.
Microbiology is the only science course where the prerequisite material overlaps directly with the clinical rotation. Students who have completed Microbiology before entering their MLS program understand culture methods, Gram staining, and susceptibility testing conceptually before touching a plate. It also counts as 4 of your 16 required biology credits under ASCP Route 2.
Official UIU transcript · Monthly start dates
| Program / Route | Requires This Course | Online Accepted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASCP Route 2 (BOC) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 4 credits toward 16 biology credits |
| NAACLS MLS programs (all) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Universal requirement |
| MLT-to-MLS Bridge Programs | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Usually already completed as MLT |
| PathA programs | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | Required at Duke, Loma Linda, others |
| Histotechnology programs | — Verify | ✓ Yes | Often recommended, not always required |
* Always verify current requirements directly with your target program. Requirements change. Last reviewed May 2026.
Self-paced, accredited, and accepted where it counts. No waitlist. No fixed schedule.
