91ÖÆƬ³§ offers a Master of Science with a concentration in Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine. Molecular diagnostics is the fastest-growing segment of laboratory testing. Precision diagnostics and therapies made possible by the Human Genome Project are revolutionizing healthcare and making new approaches to the detection and treatment of complex diseases possible.
Program Highlights
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- Molecular diagnostics is the fastest-growing segment of laboratory testing.
- Precision diagnostics and therapies made possible by the Human Genome Project are revolutionizing healthcare and making new approaches to the detection and treatment of complex diseases possible.
- Students will acquire the advanced knowledge required to complete high-complexity testing with a master's degree in Molecular Diagnostics & Precision Medicine.
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Requirements
Students entering the Molecular Diagnostics and Precision Medicine (MS) program should meet the minimum university admission requirements for Graduate Admission.
Applications will be reviewed in the spring and admissions decisions made in June for enrollment in the Fall semester. International applicants who will require an F-1 Student Visa to study in the United States must submit their application by April 15.
Applications received will be considered based on merit and space availability. Applications will be reviewed as soon as possible, and students will be notified of the admissions decision.
Students who plan to seek financial aid are advised to submit their applications as early as possible.
Upon acceptance into the program, a $300 non-refundable matriculation fee (which will be credited towards the first semester's tuition) is required to secure class placement. Once all seats have been filled, any additional successful applicants will be wait-listed. For any other admissions questions, please contact Admissions and Enrollment
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For U.S. Students:- A baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, medical laboratory science, health sciences, or related health and scientific disciplines, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required.
- A GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 credits completed.
- Three (3) letters of recommendation.
- A personal statement describing how the Molecular Diagnostics & Precision Medicine (M.S.) program will enhance the applicant's academic and/or professional career goals.
- Current resume/CV documenting professional experience and educational achievements.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Ensure the degree conferral date is listed on the awarding institution’s transcript.
Please note: Transcripts must be sent to GradCAS only. GradCAS only accepts electronic transcripts from Credentials Solutions, Parchment, and National Student Clearinghouse. If your school does not offer either of these services, your transcript must be sent via mail.
Below are three ways to send your transcripts.
To send transcripts to GradCAS by mail, after you enter each institution in GradCAS, download a transcript request form. Fill out and send the transcript request form to the institution registrar, asking them to mail the transcript to the address below:
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
P.O. Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471 -
For International Students:- A baccalaureate degree in biology, chemistry, medical laboratory science, health sciences, or related health and scientific disciplines, from a regionally accredited institution of higher education is required.
- A GPA of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in the last 60 credits completed.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) - Minimum scores:
- Paper 550,
- Computer 213,
- iBT 80
- TOEFL School Code is B886
- A personal statement describing how the Molecular Diagnostics & Precision Medicine (M.S.) program will enhance the applicant's academic and/or professional career goals.
- Current resume/CV documenting professional experience and educational achievements.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. Ensure the degree conferral date is listed on the awarding institution’s transcript.
In cases where a non-U.S. grading system has been used, verification must be provided by one of the following services:- (WEC)
- (ECE)
- GradCAS will ONLY accept the evaluation report from the credentialing agency. Do not send your foreign transcript to GradCAS.
- All foreign transcript evaluations from the credentialing agency must be sent directly to GradCAS to the following address:
GradCAS Transcript Processing Center
PO Box 9217
Watertown, MA 02471- Translation: If the academic institution that you attended does not issue documents in English, the credentialing agency will require that you submit a word-for-word translation of your transcripts. You can contact to submit your transcript for translation and instruct them to send the translated transcript to the credentialing agency you choose.
- Transcript Evaluation: International students whose native language is not English may contact one of the following credentialing agencies to submit transcripts for official evaluation: or . Instruct the credentialing agency to send the official evaluation (and translation) directly to GradCAS. You must provide both a course-by-course evaluation report along with an overall GPA calculation. Evaluations are mandatory even for transcripts from institutions that report grades in English. This provides the school with a U.S. credit equivalency and allows the transcripts to be reviewed accurately. WES and ECE are preferred credentialing services. If you wish to select a company other than these, please hpadmissions@evms.edu first.
International students must abide by all U.S. Immigration laws throughout their enrollment in the program. This includes, but is not limited to, qualifying and obtaining a proper visa prior to attendance. For further information, please contact Human Resources at 757.446.6043.
Cost of Attendance
Molecular Diagnostics & Precision Medicine (M.S.) tuition and fees are set annually in June and are subject to change without notice. Questions about tuition and fee charges on student accounts should be directed to
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