Molecular Diagnostics Program

The requirements for the course and practicum-based Degree of MSc with Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics are:

  • 39 graded units of course weight

Year 1 (24 units)

LABMP 580 - Molecular Diagnostics: Qualitative and Quantitative Techniques
LABMP 582 - Molecular Diagnostics: Variant Analysis
LABMP 583 - Molecular Diagnostics: Laboratory Techniques
LABMP 584 - Molecular Diagnostics: Constitutive Cytogenetics
LABMP 585 - Molecular Diagnostics: Somatic Cytogenetics
LABMP 586 - Molecular Diagnostics: Cytogenetic Techniques
LABMP 587 - Molecular Diagnostics: Cancer
MDGEN 501 - Medical Genetics and Genomics I

Year 2 (15 units)

LABMP 595 - Laboratory Management
LABMP 602 - Molecular Diagnostics: Clinical Practicum I
LABMP 603 - Molecular Diagnostics: Clinical Practicum II
LABMP 900 - Research Project

  • Indigenous History Studies course;
  • Academic Integrity and Ethics training;
  • Professional Development requirement;
  • One oral presentation at LMP Rounds;
  • Attendance at specified seminars.

Students must maintain a cumulative program GPA of 3.0 and pass all core courses.

Full-time: 16 months (2 years)
Part-time: 32 months (4 years)

Part-time studies must be approved by the Department before commencement.

For any additional inquiries regarding admission, please contact lmpadmis@ualberta.ca.