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dana21
Jan 20, 2008, 01:29 PM
Hi
Want to have a career in pathology..
In college right now working on my associates in science and I was wondering when I graduate I will have to get a bachelors degree at another college.. but I'm not too sure in what field... in order to pursue a career in pathology? Is it a bachelor in biological Science?
Confused.. help any advice?

Thanks!

George_1950
Jan 20, 2008, 02:11 PM
A pathologist is an MD.

J_9
Jan 20, 2008, 02:25 PM
Yes, you will need your Doctorate to be a pathologist as a pathologist is a medical doctor who examines tissues and organs, etc.

You can read all about it here at the American Society for Clinical Pathology

Career Center (http://www.ascp.org/CareerLinks/Pathologist.aspx)

dana21
Jan 21, 2008, 02:44 PM
I know all about pathologist and what they do...
But I was asking when I get my bachelors degree
What field does it have to be.. in order to move onto
Becoming a pathologist.. Is it in biological science?

ISneezeFunny
Jan 21, 2008, 03:16 PM
You can get a bachelor's in anything. You can get a bachelor's in english and still go to medical school. All you need to be a pathologist... is to go to medical school.

As far as... what degrees will "help" being a pathologist... you can try things like biology, neuroscience, global health, etc. however, anything will do.

For example, I'm a mathematics/physics double major. I'm still going to medical school to be a surgeon.

dana21
Jan 21, 2008, 04:52 PM
Hmmm.. thanks :)