Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Graduate Certificate (no longer accepting applications)

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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 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.

All Applicants must submit:

Graduate admission application and fee. No longer accepting applications
Official transcripts from all previously attended post-secondary institutions.
Additional requirements for International Student Applicants

Application Due Dates

No longer accepting applications

Graduate Certificate in Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Curriculum

Conferral of the graduate certificate is dependent upon completing all coursework maintaining an overall course average of a B. Grades below a C- will not be accepted for the graduate certificate.

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

Total Credits Required 25 Credits

Required Courses

CLS 520 - Principles of Clinical Molecular Diagnostics Credits: 3
CLS 526 - Clinical Molecular Diagnostic Techniques Credits: 3
CLS 536 - Clinical Genetics Credits: 4
CLS 538 - Molecular Identification of Somatic Mutations in Cancer Credits: 3
CLS 541 - Clinical Applications of Genomic Medicine Credits: 3
CLS 543 - Molecular Diagnostics in Identity Testing Credits: 3
CLS 544 - Identification of Bacterial Pathogens Credits: 3
CLS 545 - Molecular Identification of Viral and Fungal Pathogens Credits: 3