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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
The Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences with a specialization in Pre-clinical Professions in the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences prepares students to enter medical or other professional health programs such as physician assistant, dental, and optometry among others. Students 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 Professions specialization is an excellent option for a student desiring a flexible academic program that aligns with a highly relevant health profession.
The Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences major requires a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher for all specializations. The pre-clinical education consists of 2-4 years of prerequisite and specialized classroom instruction meant to establish competencies in core scientific disciplines. For CDS core curriculum and course grade requirements, students are required to review the Undergraduate Catalog.
The curricula for some CDS specializations may require additional courses, depending on the individual professional program requirements. Students should consult with the CDS adviser for the academic option most suitable for the individual student’s academic career goals.
Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of health care occupations is projected to grow 14 percent from 2018 to 2028, adding nearly 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