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.

Explore Our Programs

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

MMS News

Latest News
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    Cannabis Users in Focus

    September 10, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    UD epidemiology study takes closer look at medicinal, recreational use
  • Called to Care

    September 02, 2026 | Written by Megan M.F. Everhart
    UD nursing students put passion for pediatrics into practice at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
  • Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences welcomes new faculty

    August 26, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences (MMSC) welcomed several new faculty members for the 2026-27 school year. Learn more about them and what inspired them to pursue careers in academia.

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