Become a master of the pathology lab If you’re a medical scientist or currently working in medical diagnostics and contemplating a move into pathology, then the two-year Master of Diagnostic Pathology will provide you with the industry-centred study options and training necessary to specialise in medical laboratory science. Run collaboratively with both ACT and NSW pathology units, the course offers professional instruction by science professionals and is supported by UC’s academic staff. You’ll take part in a semester-long Work Integrated Learning (WIL) placement in an accredited pathology laboratory and will also undertake an individual research project in an area of relevance to you and your future career aspirations. You’ll graduate having made solid connections with potential healthcare employers, and ready to take your next career steps working in a hospital or private pathology lab, blood transfusion service, public health lab, university research lab or in private enterprise. Study a Master of Diagnostic Pathology at UC and you will: develop an advanced level of knowledge and skills in diagnostic testing relevant to haematology, tissue processing and microtomy, medical microbiology, blood transfusion and other disciplines have an advanced knowledge of the use of quality systems in the clinical laboratory, the metabolism and functions of common hormones and electrolytes, and pathophysiological alterations pertinent to human biochemistry describe the cellular and molecular mechanisms of genetic modification and relate these to the generation of genetic diversity and disorders have an advanced knowledge of point-of-care testing and its applications in disease screening and monitoring at the point of patient care and beyond understand how to safely and appropriately collect a range of biological specimens for analysis including, but not limited to, blood and urine. Work Integrated Learning As part of this course’s commitment to Work Integrated Learning (WIL), you’ll undertake between 9 and 12 weeks of full-time professional placement in a diagnostic pathology lab in a hospital environment. You’ll also develop a specialised health research project to suit your interests and clinical specialty which provides a real-world research experience, and you’ll acquire skills in data collection, data analysis and interpretation, project management, effective communication, critical thinking and problem solving. Career opportunities Medical laboratory scientist Laboratory technical officer Research scientist Medical product manufacturer Pharmaceutical product manufacturer Course Objectives Knowledge. To provide specialised and in-depth knowledge and problem solving skills used in the investigation of pathology samples for the diagnosis and monitoring of disease in patients. Skills. To provide the communication and specialised knowledge to prepare graduates with the practical, technical and theoretical skills for employment and professional development of medical scientists. Application of knowledge and skills. To provide an understanding of the social context of professional employment and the responsibilities that it entails.