Dear Aspirant,

Pathology, a highly developing field that involves clinical diagnosis and medicine revolves around the disciplines of microbiology, Haematology, immunology and clinical chemistry. Being a skilled physician, a pathologist checks the tissues and monitors the tests in the laboratory. They strive hard to  detect upcoming diseases and test quality control. In India, there are many job titles for pathologists in the medical chain. There are specific organisations dedicated to histopathology and cytopathology. The pathologists also work as clinical researchers/investigators in medical laboratories. They aid the hospital staff as diagnosticians. Some of them also choose to combine their passion for lecturing and work as teachers in many colleges and Universities. Government Agencies and military agencies like National Institute of Health also have space for pathologists.

The routes in becoming a pathologist involve :

1) Bachelor courses

2)Master Courses

3)Certificate Courses

4)Doctoral Courses

Pathologists also find themselves involved primarily in the sector of public health and since they deal with microorganisms at the cellular level, they work around agriculture too. Pharmaceutical companies that work for drug manufacturing give employment to pathologists.
After gaining work experience, many pathologists run their own diagnostic laboratory and start their private industry.

Hope this helps. All the best!

Hello Aasritha,

There are good number of opportunities in Pathology in India. The list of pathology career in India are-

• Medical Examiners
• Forensic Technician
• Medical Lab Technician
• Clinical Pathology Specialist
• Anatomical Pathology Specialist
• Dermatopathologist
• Cytotechnologist
• Consultants

I hope it helps

Thank you

Hello Aspirant,

Pathology is the branch of science which deals with the study of cause, origin and nature of diseases in the human body. It offers careers prospects as pathology technicians, X-Ray technicians, E.C.G. technicians, U.S.G. technicians, etc. Some specializations to pursue in Pathology are Surgical Pathology, Veterinary Pathology and Medical Microbiology among others.

Careers opportunities as laboratory assistant in pathology labs for blood sampling, forensic examinations, etc. increase for the candidates after being Graduate or Postgraduate.

Good Luck!