Laboratory Medicine
MHSc
Core Courses
All students complete courses in the following:
- Cell and molecular biology
- Biomedical research methods
- Clinical laboratory management
- Biomedical ethics
- Biostatistics
Christiana Legaspi, Pathologists' Assistant
The program gave me a deeper understanding of the foundations of diseases and how to apply this knowledge in a laboratory setting. Each case during practicum provided an opportunity to think about the biological underpinnings of a disease, and exercise the technical skills of a PA. After the program, I was able to confidently handle, process and cut a specimen with an appreciation of the pathology at hand. Being able to acquire the technical skills of a PA is fundamental. Every PA has their own style of executing this and with the practicum, I was able to practice these skills frequently enough to acquire my own technique.
Jenna Baffa, Clinical Embryologist
I am part of a team that handles sperm and oocytes, from the time of collection to fertilization and transfer. The skills I learned throughout my time in the program play an integral role in my current position. The theoretical knowledge gained through coursework, laid the foundation for understanding what is done in the lab and why. The technical experience I was able to gain during my time in the simulation lab and placement, gave me a unique opportunity to learn the processes and procedures carried out in an embryology lab, before starting a career. I felt prepared to enter this job because the program had trained my brain and my hands, and these are the skills I use each and every day.
What is a Pathologists' Assistant?
You are a highly trained healthcare professional who provides various services in surgical and autopsy pathology under the direction and supervision of a certified pathologist. You will often work in a hospital, forensic services office, or other laboratory in a private or university setting.
What is a Clinical Embryologist?
You are an essential member of an IVF team. You typically work in a hospital or fertility clinic, responsible for all the laboratory components contributing to the generation and continuing development of healthy embryos that lead to pregnancy.
