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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

Molecular Diagnostics Certificate

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Minors:

Forensic Science

Genetic Counseling

Medical 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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    Foltyn Seminar at Forefront of Behavioral Economics

    October 08, 2025 | Article by Colin Heffinger
    This fall’s Foltyn seminar united a noteworthy leader in behavioral economics and leaders of Delaware community programs to better understand how individuals make decisions and how to influence those decisions to improve health outcomes.
  • Care Beyond Borders

    September 24, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Alumnus Nate Homsey, who majored in medical diagnostics with a pre-physician assistant concentration (MDD-PPA), spent part of his summer on an International Medical Aid trip to Kenya, where he shadowed physicians.
  • Transformational gift fuels discovery

    September 15, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The Delaware Community Foundation invests $13 million in UD to advance Alzheimer’s research.

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