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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

MOLECULAR AND MEDICAL

GENETICS

Program Overview Career Prospects
Molecular and Medical Genetics is the field of biology The B.Sc. in Molecular and Medical Genetics (B.Sc. in
that studies the genetic basis of disease, intending to MMG) offers you the opportunity to receive training in a
develop improved diagnostics to prevent or to treat discipline with a growing demand in today’s society. You will
genetic disorders. ADU’s Bachelor of Science in Molecular acquire the theoretical and practical skills needed to work
and Medical Genetics is a degree, accredited by the UAE in both the public and private sectors and develop yourself
Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA), combines professionally in both applied and clinical research in any
academic and practical experience to prepare graduates of the fields of genomics, biomedicine, biotechnology,
for their future roles as clinical geneticists or research and pharmaceuticals. The work settings where you as
technologists. The program will equip students with the MMG graduated student can work include universities,
knowledge and technical skills in molecular biology and hospitals, government departments, research institutes,
human genetics, needed for their success in the medical and biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
genetics field. The 4-year program includes intensive
laboratory practical training within the university and The roles you may have include the following:
two integrated supervised placements with affiliated • Molecular Genetics Technologist
organizations in the UAE, including VPS Healthcare,
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), as well as regional • Molecular Laboratory Technologist
medical centers. • Clinical Laboratory Technician

• Scientific Laboratory Technician
• Cytogeneticist

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