Bachelor of Science
Oakland University’s clinical and diagnostic sciences program equips you for all kinds of health science careers. You’ll be prepared for immediate employment in clinical laboratories, imaging clinics, and treatment centers. Our clinical and diagnostic sciences degree is also an excellent first step toward becoming a doctor, pharmacist, physician assistant, or other clinical professional. You’ll get a level of hands-on experience that’s rare in an undergraduate health sciences degree, learning the same advanced techniques and technologies used by clinical laboratory scientists and health care providers. Our school of health sciences students routinely have job offers waiting for them at graduation, and they have a stellar track record of postgraduate admissions—including a 98 percent acceptance rate to medical school.
Oakland University’s clinical and diagnostic sciences program equips you for all kinds of health science careers. You’ll be prepared for immediate employment in clinical laboratories, imaging clinics, and treatment centers. Our clinical and diagnostic sciences degree is also an excellent first step toward becoming a doctor, pharmacist, physician assistant, or other clinical professional. You’ll get a level of hands-on experience that’s rare in an undergraduate health sciences degree, learning the same advanced techniques and technologies used by clinical laboratory scientists and health care providers. Our school of health sciences students routinely have job offers waiting for them at graduation, and they have a stellar track record of postgraduate admissions—including a 98 percent acceptance rate to medical school.
Whether you work in a clinical laboratory or face to face with patients, it takes more than scientific expertise to excel in the health sciences. Our clinical and diagnostic sciences degree combines high-tech knowledge with a human touch, reflecting the health care industry’s growing emphasis on compassionate, patient-centered care. You’ll develop well-refined interpersonal skills that help you succeed, regardless of what health sciences career path you choose.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects an increase of more than 2 million health sciences jobs over the next decade. Many kinds of organizations employ clinical and diagnostic sciences majors, including hospitals, long-term care facilities, independent laboratories, radiological clinics, and private medical practices.
The clinical and diagnostic science degree prepares you for the full spectrum of health science careers. Sample job titles include:
The clinical and diagnostic sciences degree offers five distinct specializations. The pre-professional specialization caters to students who seek future admission to medical, dentistry, physician assistant, or veterinary school. The histotechnology and medical laboratory science tracks prepare you for lab careers, while the nuclear medicine and radiologic technology tracks equip you to work directly with patients for specialized diagnostic procedures and treatments.
While each track has distinct course content, all incorporate core coursework in: