Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology

About the Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology Degree Course

The course trains professionals specialized in analytical procedures in clinical laboratories for the prevention, diagnosis, or control of diseases that afflict human beings.

Our teaching methodology is based on real clinical cases, which will enhance your learning experience. Develop your analytical skills and assume a fundamental role in the diagnosis of diseases by studying Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology.

Our degree course’s 25-year track record guarantees the preparation of top-quality professionals. In 2013, the curriculum of the Clinical Laboratory specialty was evaluated and approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) of the United States. Thanks to this approval, our graduates can opt for international professional certification and join the North American job market.

Faculty: Medicine

Duration: 10 semesters (5 years)

Site: Central campus

Degree earned: Bachelor in Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology

Lo que nos diferencia

Leaders

Our students are working in different clinical fields of MINSA, EsSalud, the Armed Forces, and the private sector.

Specialized Teachers

We have a teaching staff with doctoral and master’s degrees, registered in Renancyt as researchers. In addition, we have teachers in service who have the degree of specialists in the different areas of the degree course

Active and Relevant Learning

Our methodology emphasizes the use of real clinical cases, which will enhance your learning experience. Develop your analytical skills and assume a fundamental role in the diagnosis of diseases by studying Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology.

Internationalization

Graduates can apply for the International Certification granted by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in the United States and enter the U.S. labor market.

Double Degree

Obtain the degree on behalf of CESPU – Portugal, which allows graduates to work in the European Union.

Generic Competencies of Graduate

Graduates integrate different types of thinking (scientific, logical, critical, systemic, and innovative) for the solution of complex problems through the mastery of cognitive skills such as logical reasoning in challenging situations. They are prepared to address present and future challenges in the exercise of their profession and to tackle the transformation of the environment as committed citizens 

Graduates use verbal and non-verbal language to interact effectively in various inclusive, multicultural, and multilingual contexts. Also, they make conscious use of information and communication technologies. They join collaborative work teams to achieve common goals in multicultural, academic, and professional contexts. Moreover, they assume leadership roles with responsibility and respect for other people’s views.

Graduates act ethically and responsibly in different academic, professional practice, and research contexts. They carry out their work honestly, rigorously, and coherently in terms of their values: tolerance, openness, responsibility, environmental awareness, respect, democratic participation, and a sense of belonging.

Graduates creatively propose innovative solutions to solve a situation or problem; they demonstrate initiative and take action in improving their environments within the framework of values consistent with sustainable development: tolerance, openness, responsibility, environmental awareness, respect, democratic participation, and a sense of belonging.

Program Curriculum

SEMESTER

1

  • Fundamentals of Biology
  • Chemistry Elements
  • Basic Calculation
  • Communication and Writing I
  • Philosophy
  • Strategies for autonomous learning

SEMESTER

2

  • Organic Chemistry
  • Basic Physics I
  • Communication and Writing II
  • Social Sciences
  • Basic Health Care Techniques
  • Psychology
  • Introduction to Clinical Laboratory and Anatomic Pathology

SEMESTER

3

  • Morphophysiology
  • Design, Safety and Automation of Clinical Laboratory Equipment
  • Complementary Course
  • Elective Course I
  • Complementary Activity I

SEMESTER

4

  • Epidemiology and Public Health
  • General Pathophysiology
  • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  • Applied Clinical Pharmacology
  • Statistics
  • General Hematology
  • Mandatory Complementary Course: Elementary Basic English

SEMESTER

5

  • Ethics and Deontology
  • General Clinical Chemistry
  • General Immunology
  • Special Hematology
  • Elective Course II
  • Mandatory Complementary Course: Pre Intermediate English

SEMESTER

6

  • Health Legislation
  • Research Methodology
  • Specialty Clinical Chemistry
  • Human Cytogenetics
  • Techniques in Anatomic Pathology and Exfoliative Cytology
  • Special Immunology
  • Mandatory Complementary Course: Intermediate English
  • Complementary Activity II

SEMESTER

7

  • Research Workshop I
  • Bacteriology
  • Mycology
  • Exfoliative Cytotechnology
  • Hemotherapy and Blood Banking
  • Elective Course III
  • Complementary Activity III

SEMESTER

8

  • Research Workshop II
  • Health Services Management and Administration
  • Quality Management in the Clinical Laboratory
  • Parasitology
  • Virology
  • Necropsy and Forensic Pathology Techniques
  • Elective Course IV
  • Complementary Activity IV

SEMESTER

9

  • Hospital Clinical Practice in Hematology
  • Hospital Clinical Practice in Hemotherapy and Blood Banking
  • Hospital Clinical Practice in Microbiology

SEMESTER

10

  • Hospital Clinical Practice in Immunodiagnosis
  • Hospital Clinical Practice in Clinical Chemistry
  • Hospital Clinical Practice in Pathological Anatomy

*Curriculum subject to modifications as part of the curriculum update process.

Work Opportunities

Be part of scientific research programs.

Demonstrate your skills in clinical laboratories of MINSA, EsSalud, the Armed Forces and the private sector.

Take your knowledge to companies that sell clinical laboratory equipment and supplies.

Contribute to the training of future professionals as a university professor.

International Agreements

Latin America

Argentina

  • Fundación Bioquímica Argentina – FBA

Chile

  • Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
  • Universidad Nacional de Chile

Colombia

  • Universidad CES Medellín
  • Universidad de Colombia

Europe

spain

Spain

  • Universidad Complutense de Madrid

Portugal

  • Cooperativa de Ensino Superior Politécnico e Universitário CESPU

Our testimonials

Delsy Alejandra Barrantes Salinas

Graduate

The path to professional and professional success is full of obstacles, but fortunately Cayetano gave me the necessary tools to move forward. I am currently working in a veterinary clinical analysis laboratory: INNO, in the area of Microbiology in Braga – Portugal.

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