Clinical Molecular Diagnostics (MS) - Track 2: Clinical Molecular Laboratory Education Track - NMU Graduate Bulletin

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. 
• have Laboratory experience.  This requirement can be met by documenting one year of clinical laboratory experience or 16 credits of courses accompanied by a lab. 

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:

1. Graduate admission application and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions.
3. A statement of intent must be included which describes the applicant’s laboratory skills and experiences, and reasons for pursuing graduate education.
4. A current resume.
5. 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.

Bulletin Year: 2022 - 2023 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.