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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MMS News

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  • An overhead shot taken at night with students standing shoulder to shoulder packing The Green, each holding a candle to light up The Green.

    One community. One UD.

    August 28, 2025 | Written by Amy Wolf
    UD welcomed new students at its annual symbolic Twilight Induction Ceremony. The campus tradition kicks off Blue Hens' first semester at UD and serves as the culmination of Welcome Days, a series of activities and opportunities designed to help new students learn about campus and meet their classmates.
  • Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences welcomes new faculty

    August 26, 2025 | Written by Amy Cherry
    The Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences welcomes new faculty member, Wendy White, as an instructor for the 2025-26 school year.
  • Outstanding Delaware Nurses Spotlight

    August 19, 2025 | Written by Colin Heffinger
    In celebration of Delaware’s most exceptional nurses, Delaware Today and 302Health hosted 2025’s prestigious Excellence in Nursing ceremony at the White Clay Creek Country Club.

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