Program Overview

Program Overview

The Diagnostic Genetic Sciences (DGS) Certificate Program is a 2-year program designed for individuals with a Bachelor's Degree in a life or biological science who wish to enter the field of genetic and genomic testing and research.

Program Structure

• The program consists of three semesters of coursework and laboratory training on the UConn Storrs campus.
• The fourth and final semester is an internship at an affiliated lab.
• Admission to the DGS Program is in the fall semester only.

Program Outcomes

Upon completion of the DGS Program, graduates are eligible to sit for a national certification examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Program Requirements

• The program is billed based on the Undergraduate In-State Tuition rates, and a combination of Undergraduate and Graduate mandatory fees.
• For financial aid purposes, a student's annual Cost of Attendance (budget) includes direct educational costs (i.e., tuition, fees, housing, and food) and indirect costs.
• Indirect costs include books, course materials, supplies and equipment, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses, loan fees, and professional licensure or certification, if applicable.

Cost of Attendance

• The Cost of Attendance at UConn includes direct educational costs and indirect costs.
• For details about the Cost of Attendance, please refer to the university's financial aid website.

Program Details

• The DGS Certificate Program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the field of genetic and genomic testing and research.
• The program includes coursework and laboratory training in genetic and genomic sciences.
• Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for a national certification examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.