Program ratingThe University of Melbourne utilises the latest research techniques in association with their program in Pathology. Undertaking this major you will learn about disease from a cellular, molecular, tissue, functional, biochemical and immunological perspective.
Aimed atThose interested in pathology and the study of disease.
EmployabilityGraduates of pathology can work in a variety of laboratory settings, including research laboratories in hospitals, research institutes or universities, biotechnology laboratories, and diagnostic laboratories in hospitals and private pathology services. Other areas where employment can be found include journalism, publishing, education and the pharmaceutical and scientific equipment industries.
Course descriptionSample course plan
Bachelor of Science major: Pathology
First year
Chemistry 1
Biology
History and Philosophy of Science
What is Knowledge and How do we Acquire it
Chemistry 2
Biology
History and Philosophy of Science
Managing People and Organisations
Second year
Exploring Human Disease
Physiology
Physiology
Thinking, Reasoning and Learning
Molecular Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Principles of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Physiology
Principles of Marketing
Third year Mechanisms of Human Disease
Consequences of Human Disease
Physiology
Ways of Knowing and Learning Techniques for Disease Investigation
Investigation of Human Disease
Physiology
Product and Brand Management