Molecular Diagnostics (Graduate Certificate)
The certificate program in Molecular Diagnostics is intended for those individuals with a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Biology or related health disciplines who wish to enhance their lab expertise and knowledge in molecular-based methods. The coursework will provide solid didactic preparation for those qualified individuals seeking certification in molecular pathology by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or in molecular biology by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel
Molecular Diagnostics (Graduate Certificate)
Description
What is Molecular Diagnostics at ODU like?
The certificate program in Molecular Diagnostics is intended for those individuals with a baccalaureate degree in Medical Technology, Cytotechnology, Biology or related health disciplines who wish to enhance their lab expertise and knowledge in molecular-based methods. The coursework will provide solid didactic preparation for those qualified individuals seeking certification in molecular pathology by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or in molecular biology by the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel
Program Highlights
What makes Molecular Diagnostics at ODU unique?
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Students are encouraged to assist with faculty research projects and to present their own research at regional, national and international professional communication associations. Opportunities to develop study abroad programs are available.
Delivery Mode(s):
On-Campus
Degree Earned:
Certificate
Department:
Careers
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Courses
What are some courses offered in Molecular Diagnostics at ODU?
MDTS 500:
Principles of Molecular Pathology and Clinical Diagnostics
Basic concepts of molecular pathology and clinical diagnostics including nucleic acids, DNA replication, transcription, proteins, mutations and chromosome changes that underlie inherited and acquired/infectious disease, inheritance patterns and genetics as applied to oncology, cardiac disease and organ transplants. Covers emerging molecular/ cytologic/histologic methods |amplification, hybridization and micoarrays) to detect disease markers, monitor therapy and assess identity; pharmacogenomics and legal/ethical issues of genetic testing. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
MDTS 501:
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Course includes hands-on experience with or discussion of diagnostics instrumentation and assays using nucleic acid and protein extraction, gel electrophoresis, hybridization techniques, standard and real time polymerase chain reaction PCR), reverse transcription, DNA sequencing, autoradiography, flow cytometry, microarrays and proteomics-based methods. Pre- or corequisite: MDTS 500 or permission of instructor.
MDTS 601:
Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Emphasis of this course will be on primer design for PCR, advanced real time PCR, cycle sequencing, capillary electrophoresis (CE) as applied to DNA sequencing, analysis of SNPS (single nucleotide polymorphisms), microsatellite instability, microarray technology and detection of methicillin-resistant bacteria. Prerequisites: MDTS 500, MDTS 501 or permission of instructor. Pre- or corequisites: MDTS 600.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Molecular Diagnostics at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Molecular Diagnostics should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Name:
Robert Bruno
Location:
2118 HEALTH SCIENCES BLDG, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-7091
Graduate Admissions
Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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