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MLS300 - Cell Pathology

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Medical Laboratory Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Must have passed 1 unit in (SBI284)

Incompatible

Coerequisites

Assumed Knowledge

PHA214

Unit Description

Definitive diagnosis of many diseases often requires histological assessment, this unit will provide students the knowledge and skills to be able to undertake a histology assessment. Students will extend their knowledge of normal histology to include disease concepts, the pathological changes that occur in tissue during disease and their microscopic appearance. Additionally, students will develop skills in routine, specialised, and non-complex histology techniques, and correlate pathological findings to disease states.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Perform a range of tissue processing techniques.
2.	Develop a broad knowledge of pathological disease processes in tissues at the macroscopic and microscopic level.
3.	Use laboratory staining techniques to investigate and identify tissue changes at a cellular level
4.	Describe the use of immuno histochemistry techniques in diagnosis.
5.	Apply professional integrity and ethical behaviour relevant to workplace health and safety, patient confidentiality, and code of conduct when handling human tissues.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Practical based assessments (3 x 2-3 pages)	30%	1,2,3,4
2.	Quizzes (2 x 15 mins)	10%	2,3,4
3.	Final test (60 mins)	30%	2,3,4
4.	Practical exam (60 mins) (Hurdle)	30%	1,3,4,5

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View

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