This course, taken as part of a major discipline stream, provides you with the knowledge and practical skills to competently undertake anatomical pathology investigations, focusing on both histopathology and cytopathology. You will learn through lectures, practical laboratory sessions, and lectorials, with topics closely aligned to hands-on exercises to strengthen your understanding and build advanced technical skills.
Throughout the course, you will develop expertise in specimen processing, staining, and microscopic evaluation, as well as specialised sectioning and cytological screening. These capabilities are essential for professional practice in laboratory medicine and will prepare you for roles in diagnostic pathology, research, and related healthcare fields.