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MMS3107 Histopathology and Applied Histotechniques
SCHOOL OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:

This unit provides the concepts and skills needed for a biomedical scientist to work within a functioning histopathology laboratory. Students will learn the theory and practice of the key procedures necessary to process tissue. This includes tissue sampling, relevant fixation processes, tissue sectioning, appropriate staining techniques and microscopic diagnosis. Theoretical and practical analysis of tissue samples from commonly occurring diseases will also be examined.



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This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
C32Bachelor of Medical Science
MABUUKPreclinical Science Major
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 15/03/2014 VET: 14/05/2014