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3070 Human Health Building
433 Meadow Brook Road
Rochester,
MI
48309-4452
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(248) 370-2369
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Pre-clinical Professions
If you desire a flexible academic program that aligns with a highly relevant health profession, choose to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with a specialization in Pre-clinical Professions. This program offered in the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences prepares you to enter medical or other professional health programs such as physician assistant, dental and optometry, among others. You will have the advantage of a professional foundation in diagnostic laboratory testing that is heavily relied upon in the majority of physicians' decisions related to patient care.
The pre-clinical education consists of 2-4 years of prerequisite and specialized classroom instruction meant to establish competencies in core scientific disciplines. The Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences major requires a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher for all specializations. For CDS core curriculum and course grade requirements, review the Undergraduate Catalog (see Curricular Requirements).
The curricula for some CDS specializations may require additional courses, depending on the individual professional program requirements. Consult with the CDS adviser for the academic option most suitable for your academic and career goals.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of health care occupations is projected to grow 13% from 2021 to 2031, adding 2 million jobs.
Average Salary
BLS reports that the median annual wage for health care practitioners and technical occupations was $68,190 in 2019.
Christina R. Lim, M.S., MLS(ASCP)SM
Special Instructor and Coordinator
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
3169 Human Health Building
lim@oakland.edu
Academic Advising
Donna Stajniak
Office Support
3110 Human Health Building
stajniak@oakland.edu
(248) 364-8857