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Master of Science in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics
The Master of Science in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics is offered to those interested in professional opportunities in clinical molecular diagnostics for healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, forensics, research and academe. Students complete online graduate courses and one week in a molecular diagnostic lab experience on campus. Students will perform research or a method verification and validation which will culminate in a Thesis or Project, respectively. The Thesis or Project will be presented as a seminar at the conclusion of the program.
Students interested in pursuing a career as a Clinical Molecular Laboratory educator may meet degree requirements by completing Track 2.
Master of Science Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the College of Graduate Education and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. In addition, students must have a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Biological Science. Transcripts of applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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. Laboratory experience is required. This requirement can be met by documenting one year of clinical laboratory experience or 16 credits of courses accompanied by a lab. Students may be admitted with deficient backgrounds if coursework is met in a defined period of time.
Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the College of Graduate Education and Research. In addition:
- Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from instructors or professional references. Letters should address the applicant’s academic and professional abilities and preparation for graduate study.
- A statement of intent must be included which describes the applicant’s laboratory skills and experiences, and reasons for pursuing graduate education.
Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Graduate Certificate
The Clinical Molecular Diagnostics graduate certificate provides students with an understanding of the molecular diagnostic tools utilized in a clinical laboratory setting. Students will analyze properties of eukaryotic, prokaryotic and viral genomes and investigate how diagnostic tools are employed for molecular diagnosis, identification, and disease prognosis. Diagnostic techniques addressed in the graduate certificate program include Real-Time PCR, Microarray technologies, FISH (Fluorescence in situ hybridization), Nucleic Acid Signal/Probe amplification techniques, Isothermal Nucleic Acid Amplification techniques, Sanger Sequencing and Next Generation Sequencing technologies. Credits earned in this online certificate program may be transferred into the Masters in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics.
Certificate Admission Requirements
Applicants are required to comply with the regular admission requirements of the College of Graduate Education and Research, which includes an undergraduate grade point average of 3.0. In addition, students must have a bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or a Biological Science. Transcripts of applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis.
In cases where the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, additional factors, including clinical laboratory experience or performance in the last 60 hours of coursework, may be weighted more heavily in the assessment for admissions. Applicants should have coursework in genetics, hematology, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, chemistry, and statistics.
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Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Graduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.