Clinical Biochemistry is the discipline of Pathology where biochemical measurements are used to assist in the diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and prevention of disease.

Virtually every hospital in-patient or out-patient will require a biochemistry investigation. Many patients require multiple investigations, serial testing and emergency investigations. General practitioners are also making increasing use of the service.

Several professional groups can be found in hospital and private laboratories Biochemistry Departments: these include clinical biochemists and medical doctors.

Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of Clinical Biohemistry to an advanced level, including clinical and research aspects and with special attention to current developments in the discipline.

At the completion of the training period, the student will be able to:

- Discuss normal biochemical pathways and the etiology and pathogenesis of the biochemical disorders of disease

- Act as a consultant in the selection of appropriate laboratory tests

- Understand the interpretation of biochemical data and its integration with the clinical practice of medicine.