Molecular Diagnostics Technologist (MDT)
Demonstrate your laboratory expertise with AMT’s professionally valued Molecular Diagnostics Technologist certification.
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Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
An existing MLS certification
Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification
How to Qualify
Applicant shall have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency* (or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution as certified by a foreign transcript evaluation agency approved by AMT)
AND shall hold a certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent
AND shall have completed a minimum of 6 months of acceptable molecular science experience within the last 5 years.
- The experience must have been in at least one of the seven clinical laboratory disciplines: Molecular biology, genetics/genomics, histocompatibility, infectious disease testing, tumor markers, oncology/hematology, mass spectrometry.
*Program or institution must be accredited by a regional or national accreditation agency approved by the US Department of Education (DOE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or otherwise approved by AMT.
Required Documentation
Official final transcript showing graduation from a baccalaureate program
Copy of a valid MLS certification (or equivalent)
MDT Employment Verification Form(opens in new tab) documenting six months of relevant, full-time experience within the last five years in a clinical laboratory, research setting, or industrial setting that performs the chemical, physical, or biological examination of fluids, tissues, and specimens that use molecular diagnostic techniques and methodologies.
Degrees from Foreign Institutions:
- Evaluation report of foreign transcript. The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation by one of the evaluation services listed on our website.
Molecular Science Program
Accredited diagnostics molecular science program
Molecular Science Program
How to Qualify
Applicant shall have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency* (or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution as certified by a foreign transcript evaluation agency approved by AMT)
AND shall have completed a combination of 30 semester hours (45 quarter hours) of biological science, chemistry, mathematics, and/or medical science courses
AND shall have completed a diagnostic molecular science program within the past 5 years.
If completed more than 5 years ago, a minimum of 6 months of acceptable molecular science experience within the last 5 years
- The experience must have been in at least one of the seven clinical laboratory disciplines: Molecular biology, genetics/genomics, histocompatibility, infectious disease testing, tumor markers, oncology/hematology, mass spectrometry.
*Program or institution must be accredited by a regional or national accreditation agency approved by the US Department of Education (DOE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or otherwise approved by AMT.
Required Documentation
Official final transcript showing:
- Completion of a baccalaureate degree
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours of biological science, chemistry, mathematics, and/or medical science courses
- Completion of a molecular science program
Completion of a Diagnostic Molecular Science Program 5+ Years Ago:
MDT Employment Verification Form documenting six months of relevant, full-time experience within the last five years in a clinical laboratory, research setting, or industrial setting that performs the chemical, physical, or biological examination of fluids, tissues, and specimens that use molecular diagnostic techniques and methodologies.
Degrees from Foreign Institutions:
Evaluation report of foreign transcript. The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation by one of the evaluation services listed on our website.
Laboratory Science Education
Biological science or chemistry disciplines
Laboratory Science Education
How to Qualify
Applicant shall have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency* (or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution as certified by a foreign transcript evaluation agency approved by AMT)
AND shall have either:
- Completed a major in biological science or chemistry, OR
- Completed at least 30 semester hours of biological science, chemistry, and/or medical science courses
AND shall have completed a minimum of one year of acceptable molecular science experience within the last 5 years
- The experience must have been in at least one of the seven clinical laboratory disciplines: Molecular biology, genetics/genomics, histocompatibility, infectious disease testing, tumor markers, oncology/hematology, mass spectrometry.
*Program or institution must be accredited by a regional or national accreditation agency approved by the US Department of Education (DOE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or otherwise approved by AMT.
Required Documentation
Official final transcript showing completion of a baccalaureate degree and either:
- Completion of a major in biological science or chemistry OR
- Completion of at least 30 semester hours of biological science, chemistry, and/or medical science courses
MDT Employment Verification Form documenting one year of relevant, full-time experience within the last five years in a clinical laboratory, research setting, or industrial setting that performs the chemical, physical, or biological examination of fluids, tissues, and specimens that use molecular diagnostic techniques and methodologies.
Degrees from Foreign Institutions:
- Evaluation report of foreign transcript. The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation by one of the evaluation services listed on our website.
Advanced Science Degree
Graduate-level degree and molecular science experience
Advanced Science Degree
How to Qualify
Applicant shall have graduated with a graduate-level degree in Chemistry, Biology, Immunology, Microbiology, Allied Health, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or an appropriately related field from an institution accredited by a recognized regional or national accreditation agency* (or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution as certified by a foreign transcript evaluation agency approved by AMT)
AND shall have completed a minimum of 6 months of acceptable molecular science experience within the last 5 years
- The experience must have been in at least one of the seven clinical laboratory disciplines: Molecular Biology, Genetics/Genomics, Histocompatibility, Infectious Disease Testing, Tumor Markers, Oncology/Hematology, Mass Spectrometry.
*Program or institution must be accredited by a regional or national accreditation agency approved by the US Department of Education (DOE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or otherwise approved by AMT.
Required Documentation
Official final transcript showing graduation from a graduate-level program in chemistry, biology, immunology, microbiology, allied health, clinical laboratory sciences, or an appropriately related field
MDT Employment Verification Form documenting six months of relevant, full-time experience within the last five years in a clinical laboratory, research setting, or industrial setting that performs the chemical, physical, or biological examination of fluids, tissues, and specimens that use molecular diagnostic techniques and methodologies.
Degrees from Foreign Institutions:
- Evaluation report of foreign transcript. The evaluation must be a course-by-course evaluation by one of the evaluation services listed on our website.
Apply & Prepare
Apply
If you are eligible, you can apply.
Application Fee*
MDT $260
MDT International $255
- *Fees are non-refundable and include application, exam and first annual fee.
Prepare
Use our study resources to prepare.
MDT Exam Content Outline(opens in new tab)
Take the Exam
Once you receive approval notice from AMT, you can schedule your exam.
- If you are taking the exam at school, your instructor will provide the exam date and time.
- If you are taking the exam at a Pearson Professional Assessments testing center location, you will schedule your own exam.