Gomal Center of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Molecular Diagnostics
Introduction
Molecular Diagnostics refers to the identification of mutation responsible for causing genetic disorder. Molecular diagnostics is the outcome of the fruitful interplay among laboratory medicine, genomics knowledge, and technology in the field of molecular genetics, especially with significant discoveries in the field of molecular genomic technologies. All these factors contribute to the identification and fine characterization of the genetic basis of inherited diseases which, in turn, is vital for the accurate provision of diagnosis.
Aims of The Course
Keeping in view the importance of Molecular Diagnostics in the era of advance genomics, the course is designed to familiarize the Medical Graduates from the basics of Gene and Genomes, Human Genetics, Hereditary disorders, Genetic diagnosis and their management. Moreover, the course will enable the medical graduate to learn about the bioinformatics approaches used in medical genetics.
Program Features
- Program Duration: Diploma: 01 Years
- Program Duration: Diploma: Certificate: 06 months
- Credit Hours: Diploma: 60 hours
- Credit Hours: Certificate: 30 hours
- Semester: 02
- Campus: Main Campus
Admission Requirement: Admission Requirement: Medical and Allied Health Sciences (e.g., MBBS, BDS, Medical Lab Technology, Pharmacy or any Health Sciences related discipline)
Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics | Semester - I | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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Molecular Diagnostics | 3+0 | ||
Human Genetics and Genomics | 3+0 | ||
Laboratory Techniques | 3+0 | ||
Molecular Genetics | 3+0 |
Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics | Semester - II | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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Fundamental Bioinformatics | 1+2 | ||
Genetic Diagnosis and Genetic Counselling | 3+0 | ||
Basic Pathology | 3+0 | ||
Ethical aspects in Genetics | 3+0 |
Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics | Semester - III | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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Biochemical Genetics | 3+0 | ||
Pharmacogenomics | 3+0 | ||
Case studies/ short term internship | 30 |
Diploma in Molecular Diagnostics | Semester - IV | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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Internship/ Case report study etc | 30 |
Certificate in Molecular Diagnostics | Semester - I | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
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Molecular Cytogenetics | 3+0 | ||
Human Genetics and Genomics | 3+0 | ||
Laboratory Techniques | 3+0 | ||
Molecular Genetics | 3+0 |
Certificate in Molecular Diagnostics | Semester - II | |||
Code | Course Name | Credit Hours | |
---|---|---|---|
Fundamental Bioinformatics | 1+2 | ||
Genetic Diagnosis and Genetic Counselling | 3+0 | ||
Basic Pathology | 3+0 | ||
Ethical aspects in Genetics | 3+0 | ||
Case studies/ short term internship | 6 |