Curriculum
The Program in Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics is a two-year, clinical thesis based, highly intensive course of study that integrates classroom lectures, laboratory demonstrations, clinical research, and technical experience to prepare each student for national certification as a molecular genetic technologist.
An integral part of the MS curriculum is pursuing applied (clinical and basic translational) research. Students are required to select and identify their program mentors and related research laboratories during the first semester of the program. The curriculum includes didactic course work followed by directed clinical laboratory training at affiliated hospitals and laboratories.
During the didactic phase, formal lectures are presented on the principles of medical genetics, molecular and biochemical basis of genetic disease, hematology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, clinical molecular genetics and molecular genetic technology. Laboratory sessions coordinated to lectures and covering the fundamentals of diagnostic laboratory procedures are included in the didactic phase.
Master of Science in Diagnostic Genetics & Genomics
Each candidate for a master’s degree must complete the following.
- A minimum of 46 semester credit hours (SCH) of coursework.
- Presentation of a poster at a state or national conference and/or publication emanating from research work.
- The successful defense of a written research thesis.
- At least one-third of the total SCH required must have been earned at the School of Health Professions.
The semester-by-semester schedules include all courses needed to graduate, but the sequences are subject to change.
Cytogenetics and Cytogenomics Track (46 SCH)
Year 1 (22)
Fall Semester (12)
DG 6120 Intermediate Karyotyping (1)
DG 6152 Clinical Prenatal Cytogenetics (1)
DG 6290 Diagnostic Molecular Pathology (2)
DG 6350 Clinical Laboratory Cytogenetics (3)
DG 6530 Clinical Cytogenetic Laboratory Techniques (5)
Spring Semester (10)
DG 6521 Clinical Cytogenetics Rotation I (5)
DG 6531 Clinical Cytogenetics Rotation II (5)
Year 2 (24)
Fall Semester (7)
DG 6201 Advanced Practice I C (2)
DG 6230 Cancer Cytogenetics (2)
DG 6333 Quantitative Research and Biostatistics (3)
Spring Semester (11)
DG 6240 Abnormal Case Studies and Comprehensive Review (2)
DG 6270 Advanced Topics in Clinical Cytogenetics (2)
DG 6701 Advanced Practice II C (7)
Summer Semester (6)
DG 6100 Clinical Research Seminar (1)
DG 6501 Advanced Practice III (5)
Molecular Genetics and Genomics Track (46 SCH)
Year 1 (22)
Fall Semester (12)
DG 6110 Bioinformatics in Diagnostic Genetics Lab (1)
DG 6181 Advanced Molecular Biology and Techniques (1)
DG 6280 Concepts in Molecular Diagnostics (2)
DG 6320 Bioinformatics in Diagnostic Genetics I (3)
DG 6510 Advanced Diagnostic Molecular Laboratory Techniques (5)
Spring Semester (10)
DG 6560 Clinical Molecular Rotation I (5)
DG 6570 Clinical Molecular Rotation II (5)
Year 2 (24)
Fall Semeser (9)
DG 6290 Diagnostic Molecular Pathology (2)
DG 6333 Quantitative Research and Biostatistics (3)
DG 6401 Advanced Practice I (4)
Spring Semester (9)
DG 6340 Bioinformatics in Diagnostic Genetics II (3)
DG 6601 Advanced Practice II (6)
Summer Semester (6)
DG 6100 Clinical Research Seminar (1)
DG 6501 Advanced Practice III (5)
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