Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online

What you'll study

The curriculum covers genetics-related topics, molecular laboratory techniques and data science tools used in diagnostic, prognostic and therapeutic contexts. Example coursework listed by the program includes:

• Histopathology and Molecular Biology of Cancer
• Applied Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) and Analysis
• Advanced Strategies in Clinical Biomarker Development/Use
• The Immune System and its Role in Precision Medicine

Topic areas described by the program include cancer theory and histopathology image analysis; drug development focus for precision medicine; technical competencies for genetics laboratory operation and management (reporting, ethics, financial and sustainability practices); NGS platforms, methods and applications; applied medical genetics with emphasis on cancer genes; diagnostic laboratory regulatory and payment guidelines; clinical biomarker concepts and use; precision medicine data analysis (data mining, statistics, machine learning); research design principles for clinical labs and drug development; and personalized medicine strategies involving immunology and pathophysiology.

Entry requirements

The source page provides no specific admissions criteria. Prospective applicants should consult the university for official prerequisite, credential and application details.

Career prospects

The program lists common job titles graduates may pursue, including:

• Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Technician
• Histotechnologist and Technician
• Pharmacology Laboratory Technician
• Natural Science Research Manager

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

ACU advertises a Locked-In Tuition program guaranteeing the same tuition rate for the entire graduate degree. Program cost information given on the page is $650 per credit hour with a $210 resource fee per term; while enrolled in the master’s you also earn a graduate-level Certificate in Precision Medicine at no additional cost. For scholarships, financial aid and specific funding options contact the university’s financial aid office.