Clinical pathology is a fundamental science which will be utilized throughout the career of veterinarians and forms part of the day one competencies for completion of the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine offered at CityU.  This course will provide a solid platform of scientific knowledge in the field of clinical pathology, which includes collection of biological specimens (body fluids and fine needle aspirates), analytic processes, haematology, urinalysis, cytology, effusions and biochemistry.  Knowledge has an emphasis on pathogenesis of disease, focusing on diseases of mammals. Students will perform basic, common tests used in clinical practice and will review and interpret clinical data which will cement learning of course intended learning outcomes. Biological material used in this course consists mainly of surplus body fluids submitted to CityU's Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (de-identified to maintain client confidentiality), with additional donated specimens from surplus material from relevant stakeholders, as well as fresh tissues purchased from wet markets.