Advance Your Career with the MLSP Molecular Series
In an era of personalized medicine, molecular diagnostics is the engine of innovation. Whether you are in medical laboratory science, public health, or research, these courses provide the technical mastery and regulatory knowledge required to lead in the modern lab.
Core Course Offerings
MLSP 6401: Fundamentals of Molecular Diagnostics
- Format: Online, Asynchronous| Credits: 3 | Term: Fall
The Foundation: Master the essential concepts of molecular science, diagnostic technologies, and the unique operational requirements of a molecular lab—from design to Quality Assurance (QA)
MLSP 6410: Diagnostic Molecular Science [NEW]
- Format: Online, Asynchronous| Credits: 3 | Term: Spring
The Application: Bridge the gap between genetics and clinical medicine. Explore how molecular testing drives diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment across oncology, infectious disease, and pharmacogenomics
MLSP 6411: Diagnostic Molecular Science Laboratory: From Theory to Laboratory Excellence
- Format: 2-Week Intensive In-Person Workshop | Term: May Session
- Credits: 2 | Capacity: Limited to 10–12 Learners
- The Experience: Translate your online learning into physical expertise
Why Choose This Program?
- Comprehensive NGS Training: Go beyond the basics with in-depth workflows for next generation sequencing (NGS)
- Bioinformatics Integration: Gain hands-on experience in variant calling and sequence interpretation
- Regulatory Mastery: Deep dive into CLIA, FDA, and ethics to ensure you are "compliance-ready"
- Workplace Aligned: Curriculum designed specifically to meet the high demands of clinical and public health sectors
MLSP 6410: Weekly Curriculum Breakdown
A deep dive into the 15-week journey of Diagnostic Molecular Science.
| Module | Topics Covered |
|---|---|
| 01-05: Foundations | NGS Chemistry, Nucleic Acid Isolation, Hybridization Capture, & Troubleshooting. |
| 06: Data Science | Introduction to Bioinformatics: Base calling, alignment, and variant interpretation. |
| 07-12: Clinical Applications | Infectious Disease, Oncology, Genetic Disorders, Histocompatibility, & Pharmacogenomics. |
| 13-15: Operations | Lab Safety, Ethics, CLIA/FDA Compliance, and Clinical/Public Health Reporting. |
MLSP 6411: Diagnostic Molecular Science Laboratory: From Theory to Laboratory Excellence
- This hands-on workshop focuses on techniques in next generation sequencing and data analysis
- In-person laboratory sessions are held at the University of Minnesota Genomics Center (UMGC)
- Two week intensive training by experts in next generation sequencing