School of Medical Diagnostic & Translational Sciences

The School of Medical Diagnostic & Translational Sciences offers a coordinated program of courses and clinical laboratory experiences leading to degrees of Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science (formerly Medical Technology), Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology, as well as a program in Cytotechnology.

Explore our programs

Cytotechnology

An allied health specialty.

Medical Laboratory Science

Status and function of the body and its systems.

Molecular Diagnostics

Enhancing laboratory expertise and knowledge in molecular-based methods.

Nuclear Medicine Technology

Preparing competent, qualified nuclear medicine technology professionals.

School of Medical Diagnostic & Translational Sciences

Medical Diagnostic & Translational Sciences

2118 Health Sciences Bldg
Norfolk, VA 23529

Departmental Highlights

Research areas include: Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Biology, Wound-healing, and Tissue Engineering; Drug and Gene Delivery; Cancer Biology and Therapy; Vascular Biology, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Dysfunction; Novel Bioelectric Approaches to Cancer and Cardiovascular Therapies; Telomeres and Telomerase in Cancer, Aging, and Stem Cells.

Med Tech Student

The School of Medical Diagnostic & Translational Sciences offers a coordinated program of courses and clinical laboratory experiences. Students enrolled in our programs attend on and off campus courses which include classroom, laboratory and clinical rotations. Quality clinical experiences are obtained at a variety of affiliated local and regional health care organizations.