Pathology

Pathology is the study and diagnosis of disease through examination of organs, tissues, cells and bodily fluids. The term encompasses both the medical specialty which uses tissues and body fluids to obtain clinically useful information, as well as the related scientific study of disease processes.

One common theme in pathology is the way in which the body's responses to injury, while evolved to protect health, can also contribute in some ways to disease processes.

Careers

Physicians and Surgeons
Wage: $208,000
10 Year Growth Rate: 3.0%
Education Requirements:
Doctoral or professional degree