Molecular Diagnostics Certificate

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Do you aspire to enhance your expertise in molecular diagnostics? Our Molecular Diagnostics Certificate Program is available for post-baccalaureate and graduate students alike.听

This program offers a unique hybrid-online and on-campus structure, catering to laboratory professionals in fields such as medical laboratory science, forensics, biotechnology, and pharmaceutics.听It's designed to empower you with the latest skills and knowledge required for the ever-evolving landscape of听molecular biology theory and application.

Additionally, it serves as a robust preparation for the MB(ASCP) certification examination conducted by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

The program comprises three 14-week online lectures and one weeklong campus-based laboratory practicum. All of the courses are transferrable into the MS in Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology program within five years.

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MMSC 690/490 CLINICAL & MOLECULAR CELL BIOLOGY听
This online course will examine the principles of DNA, RNA and protein with regard to structure and function, including detailed review of the central dogma. Additionally, genetic topics will investigate cell development, chromosome structure and function, and gene inheritance patterns.

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MMSC 691/491 HUMAN MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS
This online course will present and discuss the molecular mechanisms causing disease and the methodology employed in the clinical laboratory for the diagnosis of disease. This will include but will not be limited to; inherited disorders, cancer, infectious disease and DNA identity testing.听听Prerequisite:听MMSC 690/490.

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MMSC 692/492 APPLICATION OF MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS TECHNIQUES听
This hands-on practical laboratory experience will educate participants in the application of molecular techniques and will include such topics as manipulation of patient samples for the isolation of DNA, RNA or protein; detection of disease states employing PCR, RT-PCR and qPCR; and analysis and interpretation of molecular data for diagnosis of disease. This class is delivered in a hybrid format.听Prerequisites:听MMSC 691/491.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Tuition fees depend on whether you are seeking the graduate or the undergraduate certificate, and, if the latter, whether you are in-state or out-of-state. Please see for detailed information.