MS in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics - Track 2: Clinical Molecular Laboratory Education

Admission Requirements

Comply with the regular admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0.
have a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science.

In cases where the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, additional factors, including 2 years of clinical laboratory experience or performance in the last 60 hours of course work, may be weighted more heavily in the assessment for admissions.

Applicants should have coursework in genetics, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, chemistry, and statistics. Students may be admitted with deficient backgrounds if coursework is met in a defined period of time.

All Applicants must submit:

Graduate admission application and fee.
Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions.
A statement of intent must be included which describes the applicant’s laboratory skills and experiences, and reasons for pursuing graduate education.
A current resume.
Three letters of recommendation from instructors or professional references addressing the applicant’s academic and professional abilities and preparation for graduate study.

Application Due Dates

Rolling admission; applications are not accepted for Summer semester.

MS in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Curriculum - Laboratory Education Track

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Sciences department page.

Total Credits Required

35-36

Core Courses	25
AIS 535 Using Scholarly Library Resources in Support of Graduate Research	2
CLS 520 Principles of Clinical Molecular Diagnostics	3
CLS 526 Clinical Molecular Diagnostic Techniques	3
CLS 541 Clinical Applications of Genomic Medicine	3
CLS 560 Biomedical Laboratory Operations	3
CLS 570 Method Verification and Validation in Molecular Diagnostics	4
ED 504 Psychology of Education	2
ED 505 Measurement and Evaluation	2
ED 522 Curriculum Development	3

Electives (choose 2 courses)	6-7
CLS 536 Clinical Genetics (4)
CLS 538 Molecular Identification of Somatic Mutations in Cancer (3)
CLS 544 Identification of Bacterial Pathogens (3)
CLS 545 Molecular Identification of Viral and Fungal Pathogens (3)

Capstone Project	4
CLS 580 Project in Molecular Diagnostics (1 - 4 cr.)	4

Graduation Requirements

Graduates must meet the requirements of the College of Graduate Studies as outlined in the Graduate Bulletin in addition to the following:

Complete the minimum number of credits for the degree
Maintain a 3.0 GPA
Successfully complete capstone project

Bulletin Year: 2023 - 2024 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.