Overview

Curriculum

In the Molecular Diagnostic Science program at George Washington University, you’ll explore diagnostic genetic sciences and learn how to excel in molecular diagnostics, so you can pursue a career in a variety of health care organizations, including clinical pathology and molecular laboratories, public health laboratories, and biotechnology companies.

Through 12 courses and a total of 35 credit hours, this online program explores diagnostic genetics while leveraging distinguished faculty, real-world experience, and an innovative curriculum. In two years, you’ll gain the comprehensive skills you need to succeed in diagnostic genetics and clinical pathology research. Applicants with clinical laboratory experience may be eligible to waive individual clinical practicum requirements.

Program Outcomes

When you complete the online molecular biology master’s degree, you will be able to:

Apply molecular and genetic theory and principles as they relate to human disease in order to facilitate an appropriate diagnosis and/or prognosis
Interpret molecular diagnostics test results to determine a probable disease mechanism
Design a research project that utilizes diagnostic genetics technology to diagnose disease or improve clinical outcomes
Demonstrate the application of molecular biology in real life
Communicate, both orally and in writing, in an effective and scholarly manner

Adhere to all local, state, and federal laboratory regulations to maintain a safe and ethical work environment

Careers

Upon completion, graduates will be ready to pursue board certification in Molecular Biology and begin an exciting career in a molecular diagnostics laboratory, research institution, public health laboratory, biotechnology firm, a pharmaceutical company, or government agency with titles such as:

Biotechnology or Government Research Associate

Molecular Laboratory Scientist
MLT/MLS Teaching positions
Public Health Laboratory Scientist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biostatistics for Clinical and Translational Research

Advanced Laboratory Management and Operations
Microbial Pathogenesis
Medical Biotechnology

Genetics
Research Ethics and Integrity

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-20 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Biochemistry Pathology View 14 other Masters in Biochemistry in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Completed application
Bachelor’s degree in a basic or medical science (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology) from a regionally accredited institution
3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
Resume/CV
A written personal statement
Two letters of recommendation

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

33302 USD / year

≈ 33302 USD / year
Out-of-State

32360 USD / year

≈ 32360 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

9790 USD / year

≈ 9790 USD / year

Funding

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