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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Medical Sciences PhD 

MS Applied Molecular Biology & Biotechnology 

MS Medical Laboratory Science

MS in Medical Sciences

4+1 BS/MS programs

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Forensic Science

Genetic Counseling

Molecular Diagnostics

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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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MMS News

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  • Students work in white lab coats in a medical technology lab in this archival photo take in 1991.

    75 Years Strong

    April 23, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The Department of Medical & Molecular Sciences in UD's College of Health Sciences is celebrating 75 years of innovations that have transformed science and saved lives.
  • CHS Dean Bill Farquhar runs Boston Marathon

    April 22, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    College of Health Sciences Dean Bill Farquhar fulfills a lifelong dream of conquering the world’s most iconic marathon.
  • Understanding muscle development

    April 18, 2025 | Written by Karen Roberts
    Mona Batish, associate professor of medical and molecular sciences, is investigating circular RNA’s influence on muscle development in cerebral palsy.

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