How To Become A Pathologist

To become a qualified pathologist you must already be a fully trained doctor and have completed either a medical degree or veterinary science degree

. Before enrolling on a medical degree you will have achieved good GCSE passes and three grade A A-Level's with at least two of your subjects being science related. Chemistry and Biology are by far the most appropriate sciences to study if you are considering studying to become a pathologist. It is a good idea to be certain of the entry requirements the institution you wish to study at requires.

It is absolutely essential that you have a medical based degree and are a vet, dentist or doctor of medicine before you attempt to become a trained pathologist. This is the only route into pathology. The degree you will require usually takes five years to complete.

Pathology training takes between five and ten years for students in the United Kingdom with two exams required to be sat. Most pathologists choose a specific area of interest to focus on such as a particular organ such as the skin (dermatology), bones or perinatal (miscarriages, terminations and still births.) In some hospitals you will purely work on your specified area but in others you will be involved in lots of different areas but known as the specialist in your chosen area.

If you are already a graduate with a degree in a science subject or health profession subject you may be allowed to take an accelerated medical degree, something that a select few universities offer. This usually means studying for four years rather than the usual five. This is the only way in which to shorten your studying towards becoming a pathologist.

If you miss the required A Level grades to get into medical school you will need to resit as doing a different degree will merely waste your time. There is no substitute for a medical degree so you will eventually have to do a medical degree anyway.

by: Clare Westwood

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