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A Guide to Careers in Veterinary Pathology in the UK © 2007
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Education Undergraduate education BA (Cambridge) in Pathology and BSc in Veterinary Pathology (London) are available as intercalated degrees. These courses offer a good introduction to pathology as a specialty and a significant number of graduates are likely to return to the discipline on completion of their veterinary training. Postgraduate education Postgraduate education allows the veterinary graduate to develop their skills as a pathologist to a professional level. In most areas of veterinary pathology, it is necessary to have qualified with a veterinary degree. There are two basic types of postgraduate education: residency programmes and on-the-job training. It is almost a requirement to have a postgraduate qualification in pathology in order to make progress in the industrial sector and it may become even more important in the future for all sectors as professional standards are revised. There are five main postgraduate types of qualification that are routinely pursued: MRCPath,Dip.ECVP,Dip.ECVCP,Dip.ACVPand/or a PhD. A PhD is more of a requirement in the academic environment than in many other jobs. It is widely accepted as a beneficial qualification in all sectors of veterinary pathology but is probably not likely to be considered sufficient on its own in the future. The time taken to acquire both a PhD and another postgraduate qualification are significant factors for many veterinary pathologists, as they may not start earning a substantial salary until they are more than 30 years old. RCVS postgraduate certificates The Certificate is the first level of postgraduate qualification awarded by RCVS,and indicates that the holder is a competent clinician who has proved their experience and expertise by examination in their chosen subject. 'C' Modules are available for the Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Practice which include two options in veterinary pathology (laboratory medicine diagnostics and basic tissue pathology).

A Guide to Careers in Veterinary Pathology in the UK

The content of this site is intended as a guide to interested parties and is accurate to the best of our belief at the time of compilation. No liability can be accepted, however, for information that may subsequently prove to be inaccurate. If you have comments or suggestions for improving this guide, please contact us. You are advised that you connect to linked sites referenced here at your own risk and we cannot be held responsible for the content of other sites.

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Education

Undergraduate education

BA (Cambridge) in Pathology and BSc in Veterinary Pathology (London) are available as intercalated degrees. These courses offer a good introduction to pathology as a specialty and a significant number of graduates are likely to return to the discipline on completion of their veterinary training.

Postgraduate education

Postgraduate education allows the veterinary graduate to develop their skills as a pathologist to a professional level. In most areas of veterinary pathology, it is necessary to have qualified with a veterinary degree. There are two basic types of postgraduate education: residency programmes and on-the-job training.

It is almost a requirement to have a postgraduate qualification in pathology in order to make progress in the industrial sector and it may become even more important in the future for all sectors as professional standards are revised.

There are five main postgraduate types of qualification that are routinely pursued: MRCPath,Dip.ECVP,Dip.ECVCP,Dip.ACVPand/or a PhD. A PhD is more of a requirement in the academic environment than in many other jobs. It is widely accepted as a beneficial qualification in all sectors of veterinary pathology but is probably not likely to be considered sufficient on its own in the future. The time taken to acquire both a PhD and another postgraduate qualification are significant factors for many veterinary pathologists, as they may not start earning a substantial salary until they are more than 30 years old.

RCVS postgraduate certificates

The Certificate is the first level of postgraduate qualification awarded by RCVS,and indicates that the holder is a competent clinician who has proved their experience and expertise by examination in their chosen subject.

'C' Modules are available for the Advanced Certificate in Veterinary Practice which include two options in veterinary pathology (laboratory medicine diagnostics and basic tissue pathology).