The Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program at San Jose Staté University

Program Overview

The Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program, offered by the Department of Biological Sciences, is a 12-month program that enables students to obtain a Technologist in Molecular Biology (MB) Certificate from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), as well as a California Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) License issued by the California Department of Public Health. The program is approximately 52 weeks long. Students spend 35 hours a week training on-site at one of our clinical affiliates, and 5 hours a week taking part in formal coursework online. If you are interested in applying to our program, we encourage you to read all of the information on this website. 

Clinical Affiliates

  • CareDx, Brisbane
  • Genomic Health - Exact Biosciences, Redwood City
  • Guardant Health, Redwood City
  • San Mateo County Public Health Laboratory, San Mateo
  • UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, Oakland
  • Veracyte, South San Francisco
  • Veracyte, San Diego

Approval and Accreditation

The San José State University Clinical Genetic Molecular Biologist Scientist (CGMBS) Training Program is approved by Laboratory Field Services (LFS), a division of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH).

Graduates who successfully complete the program are eligible to apply for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) Molecular Biology (MB) certification examination, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Graduates who meet California LFS requirements, including the required certification examination, may apply for California CGMBS licensure.

The CGMBS Training Program is not currently accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). The program is pursuing initial NAACLS accreditation under the Diagnostic Molecular Scientist (DMS) program standards.

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: 773-714-8880
Email: info@naacls.org
Website: www.naacls.org