Routes Into A Career In Pathology

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To work as a pathologist requires a lot of studying. You will first of all need to obtain a medical degree after you have completed high school and achieved three grade A A-Levels. The A Levels must include at least two science- based subjects such as chemistry and biology. In order to be completely sure about what is required always check with the universities you plan on applying to.

A medicine based degree is essential when considering a career in pathology. Becoming a doctor, dentist or vet is essential as a starting position for the journey to becoming qualified. There are no alternative ways into becoming a pathologist, a medicine based degree is essential. It usually takes five years to achieve a medicine degree, minimum.

The training to become a qualified pathologist takes between five and ten years to complete and a series of examinations need to be undertaken in this time. Most pathologists opt for one specific area to focus their research on such as bones, skin (dermatology) or perinatal studies. When working in some hospitals pathologists will be required to work in a wide range of areas as well as being the specialist in their own chosen areas.

If you are a graduate with a degree that is science or health orientated then you may be able to get onto an accelerated medical degree, these cut one year out of the total completion time meaning it will take you four years instead of five. Completing the medical degree is the only route into becoming a pathologist.

If you do not do well enough in your A Levels in order to get into medical school then you will need to resit as doing a degree in any other discipline will be a waste of time and only result in you having to enter medical school at a later date for a further four years at least.


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