Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences - School of Health Sciences

Serving the sciences of clinical determination

Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences provides an experiential human-based education in biomedical, imaging, and clinical sciences, and is built upon the foundations of biology and chemistry. The Bachelor of Science in Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences degree program offers specializations in Medical Laboratory Science, Histotechnology, Radiologic Technology, Nuclear Medicine Technology, Pre-clinical Professions, Pre-pharmacy Sciences, or Pre-Physician Assistant. Using clinical perspectives to develop critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills, students are prepared for a variety of health careers or the pursuit of advanced graduate education (M.D., D.O., PA, Pharm.D., DDS, DVM, etc.).

The Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology program is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

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Prepare for your clinical profession with Oakland University’s department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences. Solve medical mysteries in medical laboratory science or histotechnology. Produce diagnostic patient images in radiologic technology or nuclear medicine technology. You can even choose a pre-clinical professions or pre-pharmacy sciences track that prepares you for medical school or other post-graduate studies. Under the guidance of medical professionals who are mentors, scholars, and researchers, you’ll learn to provide the highest quality health care to the community with Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences.

Apply Meet the Faculty

Contact Us
Dr. Sumit Dinda
Professor and Chair
Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
3164 Human Health Building
sdinda@oakland.edu

Nancy Demo
Executive Secretary
3115 Human Health Building
demo@oakland.edu
(248) 364-8673

Specialization Internships

All students must complete the CDS student profile and submit a completed copy to the MLS program coordinator. For detailed information regarding the internship matching process, visit the MTIMPM website.

Acceptance into internship programs is competitive and is based on grade point average, personal interview and letters of recommendation. The application process for each of the specializations is unique. It is recommended that students have a 3.00 overall GPA for application to any of the six specializations. Students are advised to carefully read about their chosen specialization.

Deadlines

To be accepted into a clinical specialization internship, students must submit a formal application for each program for which they seek consideration.

Applications for the histotechnology internship programs are processed in the winter semester of the sophomore year (or following completion of the CDS core curriculum).
Application for nuclear medicine internships are processed during the winter semester of the junior year.
Application for the MLS internships are processed during the summer prior to the senior year.
Applications to the Radiologic Technology program are processed during Winter semester of sophomore year.

Students should check each clinical program's websites for exact application dates.

Places to Apply

Histotechnology
- Beaumont Health System
Medical Laboratory Sciences
Radiologic Technology
- Oakland University - Please visit the Radiologic Technology program page for information and application.
Nuclear Medicine Technology
- Nuclear Medicine Institute, Findlay, OH