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

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
  • A photo of researchers sitting at a computer wearing lab coats, gloves and hats, with a graphic of

    Targeting antibiotic resistance

    August 07, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    UD medical and molecular sciences researchers have identified a molecular switch that could make antibiotics more effective against drug-resistant bacteria.
  • June and July College of Health Sciences For the Record

    August 04, 2026 | Written by CHS Staff
    College of Health Science community reports appointments, exhibitions, publications, and honors for June and July.
  • 2026 Excellence in Nursing Awards

    July 17, 2026 | Written by Colin Heffinger
    2026 Excellence in Nursing award recipients across the School of Nursing were recognized for their impact on local Delaware communities.

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