MGT Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Director
Peter Hu, Ph.D.

Associate Program Director
Vibhuti Srivastava, Ph.D.

All programs in SHP are regionally accredited through

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) 
1866 Southern Ln.
Decatur, GA 30033-4097
Phone   404-679-4501
Fax   404-679-4558

Mission

The mission of the Certificate in Molecular Genetic Technology Program is to train existing laboratory professionals and create competent professionals for the performance of molecular diagnostic testing that will have a positive impact on the prevention and management of genetic diseases.

Vision

The Certificate in Molecular Genetic Technology Program will strive to provide excellence in the academic and clinical training of future professionals while at the same time facilitating compassionate and outstanding patient care.

orAdmissions to the program is competitive and holistic. Meeting the minimum requirement does not guarantee acceptance. Students pursuing a certificate in Molecular Genetic Technology enter as a non-degree seeking student. Application and supporting documents must be submitted in applyUTH. Applicants must satisfy the General Requirements for admission as listed in the Admissions section in addition to the following.

• Applicants should hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in allied/clinical health sciences, biology or a related discipline.
• Prior lab experience is strongly recommended.
• A minimum overall and prerequisite GPA of 2.50 on a 4.0 scale is required for admissions.
  

The Office of the Registrar at UT Health Houston serves as the Registrar for the school.

1. Priority Deadlines

Applicants are highly encouraged to submit the application and all supporting documents by the priority application deadline. Applications and documents received after the priority dates will be considered for admission only if space is available.

To ensure all documents are matched properly, submit your admissions application before submitting your supporting documents accordingly.

Fall Admissions   Dec. 1 - April 1
Spring Admissions   May 1 -  October 1
Summer Admissions   Dec. 1 - March 1

2. Prerequisites & FAQs (pdf)

3. Application

Apply online to the School of Health Professions. Access the online application form by visiting the Office of the Registrar Make sure to complete the essay question posted on the online application. Pay a non-refundable $65 application fee upon submission of your application.

4. Recommendation Form

Submit recommendation forms from three professional references. SHP does not accept letters of recommendation.

Three professional recommendation forms from a college-level professor, instructor, or a direct laboratory supervisor such as a research lab manager, clinical lab lead, college lab professor or principal investigator. After submitting your admissions application, log into your application portal via applyUTH. Navigate to eForms, then click on the Recommendation Form button. You will need to complete this Recommendation Form three times, once for each reference, by entering their name and email address.

Each reference will receive an email with instructions to submit an electronic recommendation form on your behalf. They will have 14 days to complete it. You’ll be notified by email once each form is submitted.

If a reference does not complete the form within 14 days, you will have the option to select a new reference.

Advanced Technical Mammography Certificate
(16 SCH)

Each candidate for a certificate must complete 12 SCH of coursework all of which must be taken at MD Anderson. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will have demonstrated the understanding of molecular diagnostic concepts and commonly used molecular techniques/tests. This intensive certificate program is composed of a didactic phase only. The semester schedule below includes all courses needed for completion, but the sequence and/or course offerings are subject to change.