Jul 15, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Translational Life Science Technology, B.S.


Offered by Translational Life Science Technology .

The Translational Life Science Technology, B.S. (TLST) combines the theory of a traditional life science degree with real-world applications used by scientists in academic and industry research. Students who complete this degree have a comprehensive understanding of cell biology, biochemistry, lab instrumentation, statistics, epidemiology, and biochemical engineering as they develop the diagnostic, therapeutic and vaccine answers to current and emerging health risks. In addition, students master critical skills such as analytical thinking, data analysis, the ability to work in a team, and data evaluation.

University Requirements


Completion of Minimum University Requirements for an Undergraduate Baccalaureate Degree .

  • Minimum 120 credits and minimum GPA of 2.0
  • Completion of 45 upper-level credits, the residence requirement, the Writing Intensive requirement, and the General Education requirement

Major Requirements


  • Minimum 88 credits
  • Minimum grade of ‘C’ in courses applied to the major

Course Requirements


Bioinformatics Track


The optional Bioinformatics Track provides students with additional advanced coursework to increase bioinformatics and data science skills, background, and proficiency above what is found in the major requirements. In addition to BTEC 330 , BTEC 350 , BTEC 395 , and BTEC 495 , students complete one course in Python programming and a capstone course that builds a foundation in areas undergoing rapid advancements in machine learning or AI-based applications.

Four-Year Academic Pathways


The Four-Year Academic Pathways webpage offers helpful sample pathways for students eager to explore their academic options and stay on track for a four-year graduation. These pathways provide a starting point for students to plan how to complete their degree in four years. However, it’s important to remember that these are just samples. In consultation with their academic advisor, each student will create an individualized degree plan that reflects their unique academic background, interests, and career goals.

Students must develop their personalized degree plan by the time they’ve earned 45 credits and regularly update it with their advisor as their goals and academic journey evolve. This approach ensures that students make thoughtful, strategic choices that set them up for success throughout their time at UMBC.

Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Programs


Qualified students may apply to an accelerated program, which allows them to take graduate courses as undergraduate students and later apply those courses to master’s degrees. A student may apply to participate in an accelerated program even if the desired graduate program is in a department other than the one in which they are majoring. More information is available from the Accelerated Program page of the Graduate School website.