Master of Science in Molecular Pathology

Our program develops critical thinking and career-specific skills that employers seek by providing unmatched hands-on laboratory training to diagnose cancer, infectious disease, and inherited disease. Students become molecular scientists who are competent, compassionate, and adaptable in the fast-paced field of molecular pathology.


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curriculum

Our curriculum prepares students with a strong base in foundational science, up-to-date clinical practices, and comprehensive exposure to the wide range of practice areas within molecular pathology

8-week Clinical Experience
 39 Didactic Hours
You will learn a combination of the following techniques:
  • DNA and RNA Isolation
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
  • Real-Time PCR
  • Sequencing
  • Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP)
  • Electrophoresis
  • Next-generation Sequencing
  • Pyrosequencing
What To Expect
  • Traditional classroom work
  • State-of-the-art student laboratory for learning complex gene-testing procedures
  • Clinical experiences
  • Interprofessional education and opportunities
  • Laboratory method design and validation
  • Applied clinical research projects
  • Professional career development
Current Curriculum
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Opportunities

  • Salary - $53,000
  • Job Growth - 11% between 2018-2028
  • Potential Employers: Hospital molecular diagnostics laboratories, Reference laboratories, Biotechnology laboratories and sales, Research and development laboratories, Forensic laboratories, Public health departments, Crop science laboratories