Department of Bioscience Technologies
Molecular Biology Certificate Program
Overview    |    Curriculum

Overview

Students who have a BS with at least 30 science credits can earn a graduate certificate to gain mastery of the technical and analytical skills in Molecular Biology.

Molecular biologists use a wide variety of techniques to prepare specimens for diagnosing genetic diseases, identifying infectious agents and paternity testing. These professionals are experts in DNA/RNA extrac­tion, Southern blot, Western blot, gene amplification and gene sequencing – tests and methods that are increasingly common in clinical diagnostic settings and in research and forensic laboratories

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Curriculum

Select an accelerated (3-semester, full-time) or an extended (5-semester, part-time) schedule.

Accelerated Option

Curriculum – Molecular Biology Certificate - Accelerated Option

Fall Semester	Semester Credits
LS 501  Molecular Biology	3
BT 503  Molecular Preparatory Techniques	1
BT 510  Basic Molecular Techniques	4
Total	8

Spring Semester	Semester Credits
LS 613  Pathology	2
BT 603  Human Genetics	3
BT 610  Molecular Diagnostic Techniques	4
BT 611  Protein Purification and Characterization	12
Total	9

Summer Session	Semester Credits
LS 812  Practicum [Research Applications]	2
LS 813  Practicum [Clinical Applications]	2
LS 814  Practicum [Clinical Applications]	2
Total	6

Total Credits for Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology

26

Extended Option

Curriculum – Molecular Biology Certificate - Extended Option

Fall Semester	Semester Credits
LS 501  Molecular Biology	3
BT 503  Molecular Preparatory Techniques	1
BT 510  Basic Molecular Techniques	4
Total	8

Spring Semester	Semester Credits
BT 603  Human Genetics	3
BT 610  Molecular Diagnostic	4
Total	7

Summer Session	Semester Credits
LS 812  Practicum [Research Applications]	2

Fall Semester	Semester Credits
LS 813  Practicum [Clinical Applications]	2

Spring Semester	Semester Credits
LS 613  Pathology	2
BT 611  Protein Purification and Characterization	3
LS 814  Practicum [Forensic Applications]	2
Total	7

Total Credits for Graduate Certificate in Molecular Biology

26

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