Immunodiagnostics & Clinical Flow Cytometry, Certificate

Program Overview

This program provides advanced education in immunodiagnostics theory and clinical application. Medical laboratory scientists use this certificate program to apply further knowledge in performing, interpreting and troubleshooting immunodiagnostic and flow cytometry assays in the clinical lab. Laboratory professionals from various disciplines can benefit from this programs multidisciplinary approach to theory and application. This online program aims to inform the student of testing protocols and assays that provide valuable diagnostic information to the clinical practitioner or in a research setting. Students that have enrolled in this program come from hospital, research, industry, and a variety of other lab settings.This three-course program provides comprehensive instruction in application and practice in immunodiagnostics and flow cytometry.

Program Outcomes

Students can use what they learn from this program to assist with immunodiagnostics test selection, development, implementation and interpretation in their laboratory setting.

Career Outlook

Students that complete this certificate program have a better understanding of immunodiagnostic assays, techniques and troubleshooting. This skillset is in high demand in clinical laboratories and can provide a foundation for job opportunities in immunodiagnostics.

A Top-Ranked Education

29th among Best Public Universities in America — U.S. News & World Report, 2026
Veteran-Friendly 'Gold Status' 10 Years in a Row — Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency, 2025
#68 in Graduate Biological Sciences Programs — U.S. News & World Report, 2022

Tuition & Fees per credit

In-State Tuition

Out-of-State Tuition

Flat Fees

$978.25

$1,222.25

$420 Books & Materials (estimated)

Cost of Attendance

The university reserves the right to make changes in the types, structures, rates for fees, and tuition. Every effort will be made to give as much advance notice as possible. In addition to tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with your Cost of Attendance. A breakdown of a graduate student budget can be found on the "Estimate Your Cost of Attendance" page.

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Course Information

Core Courses

BLD 850 Concepts in Immunodiagnostics (2 Credits)
BLD 851 Clinical Applications of Immunodiagnostics (2 Credits)
BLD 852 Immunodiagnostics Laboratory (2 Credits)

Admissions Requirements

To be accepted to this program, you must have:

Bachelor of Science degree and experience in a clinical/research/industry laboratory
Previous work experience (résumé)
A written personal statement
Official transcripts from all previous schools

To apply to this program:

Complete an online lifelong application.
There is no cost associated with this type of application. It is an enrollment status and the term Lifelong Education is applied to students who are not pursuing a university degree or an Agricultural or Veterinary Technology certificate. Be sure to include the course number (e.g. BLD 850) on the last page of your application. After submitting your application, it will take 24-48 business hours for processing.

Immunodiagnostics & Clinical Flow Cytometry

Certificate

Online

Course Delivery

6

Total Credits

$978.25

Credit Hour

9 months

Minimum Duration

Dr. Rachel Morris

Graduate Program Director