Bachelor of Science - Pathology

University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney)

Pathology is a scientific discipline which involves the study of diseases, such as infections and cancers, at the genetic, molecular, cellular and organ levels. It's also a medical specialty that focuses on making diagnoses, but contrary to popular belief, it's not all about blood tests. Pathology examines: how and why diseases develop the disease process - what happens to our bodies when we're ill the effects of diseases, including their symptoms and complications Undergraduate study in pathology involves the examination of various disease processes such as inflammation (including infections), wound healing and cancer. You'll become familiar with examining both macroscopic specimens and the microscopic differences between normal and abnormal cells, tissues and organs. In our modern teaching facilities, much of the study of microscopic abnormalities is undertaken using computer-based ''virtual'' microscopy. Students may gain advanced training by undertaking a postgraduate research program within a pathology research unit. These units are involved in basic and applied research vital to our understanding of common disorders such as infectious diseases, atherosclerosis, asthma, colorectal cancer and arthritis, as well as the educational effectiveness of innovations in teaching.

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