Study pathology abroad
An in-depth guide to studying pathology as an international student.
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Pathology degrees abroad
Pathology is a branch of science that studies the causes and consequences of disease, illness, and injury. Pathologists analyze biological samples and carry out autopsies to search for medical conditions, offer diagnoses, and determine the causes of deaths.
As a pathology student, you’ll learn how to perform a range of diagnostic tests on cells and tissue samples. You’ll be taught how to interpret these medical results and identify any abnormalities. You’ll also conduct research into medicines and drugs to evaluate their safety and effectiveness.
By earning your degree abroad, you’ll appreciate how crucial pathological studies are to global health and wellbeing. You’ll see how pathological practices and processes differ from country to country, learn from international leaders, and use state-of-the-art research facilities. Alongside this enormous professional growth, you’ll broaden your cultural horizons, boost your confidence, and form lasting friendships.
Pathology program structure
Pathology degrees are only offered at the postgraduate level. To enroll in these programs, you must have a strong bachelor’s degree in the medical field, and complete the necessary prerequisite courses. Most aspiring pathologists study a four or five year-undergraduate degree in medicine, followed by a two-year foundation course in pathology.
Once you’ve been accepted onto an MSc program, you’ll develop your theoretical and practical knowledge in pathology over an average of two years.
After finishing your MSc, you can begin working towards a PhD. This research-based degree is the highest formal qualification you can achieve. It takes anywhere between four and seven years to complete.
Pathology programs are usually taught through a combination of lectures, interactive discussions, group seminars, and practical laboratories.
You’ll spend a significant amount of time working on your independent research dissertation which will form a large part of your overall grade. You’ll also encounter written exams, assignments, multiple-choice and short-answer tests, presentations, and practical assessments.
Most students choose to specialize in a particular strand of pathology, so no two programs will look exactly the same. However, universities around the world typically deliver core modules in the following areas:
- Introductory pathology
- Applied principles of pathology
- Mechanisms of disease
- Genetics
- Immunology
- Virology and medical microbiology
- Professional and research skills in pathology
- Autopsies
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Pathology study abroad programs
Pathology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in pathology
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Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology - BSc Long Island University Post, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 35,736 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Communication Sciences Disorders - Speech-Language Pathology emphasis - BSc University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 27,000 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Plant and Soil Systems: Agricultural Pest Management/Plant Pathology - BSc Louisiana State University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 28,700 USD
- Start date
- January, May, August
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Speech Pathology - BSc University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 34,525 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Applied Biomedical Science with DPP: Pathology - BSc (Hons) Ulster University, UK
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 14,480 GBP
- Start date
- September
Pathology graduate programs
Master's in pathology
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Speech-Language Pathology - MA Long Island University Post, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 44,100 USD
- Start date
- January, September
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Speech Pathology - MPhil (Research) University of Newcastle, Australia
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 35,000 AUD
- Start date
- February, July, September
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Speech-Language Pathology (Communication Sciences and Disorders) - MSc Western Washington University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 23,588 USD
- Start date
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Speech-Language Pathology - MA Central Michigan University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 15,300 USD
- Start date
- May, August
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Speech-Language Pathology - MSc Duquesne University, USA
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 5 years
- Tuition fees per year
- 44,000 USD
- Start date
- January, August
Future pathology careers
A degree in pathology will open up many career doors for you. You’ll be prepared to work across several roles and settings, including:
- Clinical pathologist
- Forensic pathologist
- Molecular pathologist
- Immunopathologist
- Genetic pathologist
- Biochemist
- Clinical research associate
- Lecturer in pathology
Undertaking some work experience and shadowing in clinical and research settings can help take your employment to the next level. The commitment you demonstrate and the professional connections you make could eventually lead to a job offer.
