Molecular Biology

College

College of Health Professions

Degree

Certificate

Campus

Center City

Format

On Campus, Online

Credits

11 - 15

Duration

3 Semesters

Note: For this program, In-Person are 15 credits while Online are 11 credits.

Curriculum

The graduate certificate is offered in-person and online. The in-person program includes lecture, lab and clinical practicum. The online program is designed for individuals who have prerequisite course work and are employed in an accredited laboratory that is able to provide training.

In-Person Pathway

Course Title Credits
MLSO 603 Human Genetics 3
Total Semester Credits 3

Course Title Credits
BT 606 Bioinformatics 2
BT 610 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques 4
Total Semester Credits 6

Course Title Credits
BT 812 Biotechnology Practicum I 3
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
Total Semester Credits 6

Total Credits to Certificate (minimum): 15

Online Pathway

Course Title Credits
MLSO 603 Human Genetics 3
Total Semester Credits 3

Course Title Credits
MLSO 606 Bioinformatics 2
MLSO 611 Molecular Diagnostic Techniques 2
Total Semester Credits 4

Course Title Credits
MLSO Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
MLSO 812 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I (Molecular Diagnostics) 1
Total Semester Credits 4

Total Credits to Certificate (minimum): 11