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Accurate medical diagnosis is the foundation of effective disease treatment. Stay ahead in healthcare by leveraging technology to assess and identify health concerns while advancing medical research. For those intrigued by disease mechanisms and diagnostic methods, this program provides hands-on experience and critical thinking abilities essential for careers in medical diagnosis, research, and related health sectors. Investigate cutting-edge medical technologies and develop practical lab competencies through on-campus work, learning techniques to evaluate, diagnose, and study human diseases. You'll study disease progression and acquire technical expertise for processing patient samples from hospitals, clinics, and forensic settings.
Upon completing the program, you'll be proficient in conducting clinical tests and interpreting findings. The curriculum encompasses human biology, cellular and molecular biology, genetic studies, plus various clinical lab specialties such as microbiology, immunology, biochemistry, and blood science. This major (when combined with relevant clinical units in subsequent years) may lead to fourth-year studies and professional accreditation in Laboratory Medicine.