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
  • Students working in a lab with lab jackets, gloves, goggles, pipettes

    CHS Class of 2026 Spotlight: Medical & Molecular Sciences

    May 20, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    We're honoring the Class of 2026 by shining the spotlight on some of the best and brightest graduates from the Department of Medical and Molecular Sciences.
  • Finishing strong

    May 19, 2026 | Written by Amy Cherry
    Maizie Mensah, a senior majoring in interdisciplinary studies in medical and molecular sciences, will walk at Commencement after recovering from Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
  • 2026 CHS Research and Innovation Day

    April 14, 2026 | Written by Colin Heffinger
    On Thursday, March 19, well over 100 students lined the STAR Atrium and Health Sciences Complex with posters showcasing their research findings for the 2026 CHS Research and Innovation Day.

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