Medical Molecular Biology M.S.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to explain basic principles of molecular biology, compare and contrast different Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) techniques used in diagnosis, and interpret NAT results, and applied quality control and quality assurance measures.

2. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to discuss basic cytogenetics concepts and laboratory techniques required for the detection of various chromosome abnormalities, categorize syndromes and diseases caused by these abnormalities.

3. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to describe the function of the major components of the flow cytometer, compare different methods used for immunophenotyping cell populations, and review flow cytometry’s application in diagnosing and monitoring various hematological diseases.

4. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to obtain clinical experience by observing or performing assays according to laboratory protocol and evaluate laboratory data results using quality control and quality assurance measures.

5. Upon completion of the degree, students should be able to critically appraise published scientific studies, utilize knowledge of research to design a proposal, and integrate the skills and concepts learned in the program by conducting a research project.