Students in various Medical Laboratory Sciences classes at work in labs in Willard Hall.

MEDICAL & MOLECULAR SCIENCES

Medical & Molecular Sciences is committed to providing skilled, critically-thinking practitioners equipped to be future leaders in health sciences. In this pursuit, the Department is committed to active engagement of undergraduate and graduate students in experiential learning, to forming collaborative partnerships with educational, clinical, industry and research experts locally and globally, to discovering innovative breakthroughs in research that contribute to the health and basic sciences body of knowledge, and to functioning as an expert resource regarding all issues related to Medical & Molecular Sciences.

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Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Diagnostics

Medical Diagnostics (Pre-Physicians Assistant Concentration)

Applied Molecular Biology and Biotechnology

4+1 BS/MS programs 

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Molecular Biosciences PhD 

MS Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 

MS Medical Laboratory Science

MS in Medical and Molecular Sciences

4+1 BS/MS programs

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Minors:

Forensic Science

Genetic Counseling

Molecular Diagnostics

Certificates:

Molecular Diagnostics

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Med Lab Scientists: Unsung heroes in diagnosing COVID-19: youtube.com/watch?v=4mQkK2Dy2kI

CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF SCIENCE SAVING LIVES

The Medical & Molecular Sciences 75th Anniversary Celebration will highlight the wide-ranging changes that have occurred in this field over the last 75 years with a brief program, interactive activities, and a reception that will include heavy hors d'oeuvres and bar. Come celebrate with alumni, industry leaders, and current faculty as we enjoy an evening of connection and commemoration.

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    We're honoring the Class of 2025 by spotlighting some of the best and brightest graduates from the Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences.

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