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Health, Education & Public Service
Healthcare
Pathologist
Pathologists diagnose diseases by examining tissues, blood, and body fluids, playing a crucial role behind the scenes in healthcare. Day-to-day: Analyse lab samples Identify diseases (cancer, infections) Work with doctors on diagnoses Conduct post-mortem examinations (some fields) Produce diagnostic reports Where you work: Hospitals, labs, forensic departments Demand in SA: HIGH (specialist shortage)
📅 8–10 years
💰 R60k – R200k/mo
🎓 Grade 12
Your Journey
1
Complete MBChB
2
Internship + Community Service
3
Specialise in Pathology
4
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- Industry
- Healthcare
- Study Duration
- 8–10 years
- Minimum Grade
- Grade 12
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