Pre-Clinical Professions

The pre-clinical education consists of 2-4 years of prerequisite and specialized classroom instruction meant to establish competencies in core scientific disciplines. The Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences major requires a cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher for all specializations. For CDS core curriculum and course grade requirements, review the Undergraduate Catalog (see Curricular Requirements).

The curricula for some CDS specializations may require additional courses, depending on the individual professional program requirements. Consult with the CDS adviser for the academic option most suitable for your academic and career goals.

The OU Pledge is our commitment to provide experience-based and hands-on learning through participation in programs, student and professional organizations, research, community engagement and more. 

Possibilities include:

• Biomedical Sciences research opportunities
• Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences Society
• Alpha Epsilon Delta (the National Health Pre-professional Honor Society)]
• Pre-Medical Society
• Pre-Street Medicine Oakland
• Community Health Engagement and Empowerment Research (CHEER) Lab
• ECLIPSE Leadership Initiative

Job Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of health care occupations is projected to grow much faster than average, with 1.8 million job openings expected annually.

Average Salary
BLS reports that the median annual wage for health care practitioners and technical occupations was $80,820 in May 2023.

Pre-professional Advising

Christina R. Lim, M.S., MLS(ASCP)SM
Director and Special Instructor
Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences
[email protected]

Academic Advising
3070 Human Health Building
[email protected]
(248) 370-2369