| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SAN ANTONIO |
| School of Allied Health Sciences, Dept. of CLS, Molecular Technology |
| Degree granted: |
in CLS Specialization in Molecular Diagnostics |
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Training available: |
B.S., Post-baccalaureate Certificate |
| Current enrollment:
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0 Certificate |
| Number of graduates
in last 2 years: |
0 Certificate, 0 B.S. |
| Faculty status:
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1 M.S., 1 Ph.D. |
| Areas of concentration:
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clinical genetics, cytogenetics, molecular genetics, oncological genetics, Molecular Diagnostics |
| Clinical training
fellowships: |
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ABMG accreditation:
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| Financial support:
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Standard federal financial aid. Contact the institutional financial aid office. |
| Application deadline:
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July 31 |
| Contact:
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Betty Dunn, MS, CLSp(CG), Education Coordinator, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr., San Antonio, TX, 78229-3900, Tel: 210-567-8865, Fax: 210-567-8875, E-mail: dunnb0@uthscsa.edu |
| Web homepage:
| http://www.uthscsa.edu/saah/cls/cls/html |
| The Molecular Technology program is designed to provide the skills and theory necessary to enable individuals to work in clinical genetics, oncology, paternity, forensic, research and other laboratories employing molecular techniques. The one year curriculum consists of both didactic and clinical practicum and begins in the fall semester. Skills covered are PCR, blotting including Southern, sequencing, RT-PCR, microarrays, fingerprinting and similar applications. Quality control, laboratory mathematics, laboratory management and human genetic concepts are covered. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) certification exam in molecular biology [CLSp(MB)]. NAACLS accreditation pending. |