MLS Handbook: Conferring Degrees Policy

SA 9.0: Conferring Degrees Policy

PURPOSE

To state the policy on awarding the Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

See: https://catalog.unmc.edu/allied-health-professions/cahppolicies/graduationhonors/

AWARDING THE DEGREE

1. Completion of the MLS program requires a successful completion of each course. The requirements for successful completion of each course are defined in the respective course syllabus.
2. Upon successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Science Program, the student will be eligible to receive a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science from the University of Nebraska Medical Center or the equivalent degree from the academic affiliate.
3. Granting of the degree is not contingent upon the student passing an external certification exam.
4. Requirements for graduation with honors are described in Policy SA 9.1.

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