Undergraduates and foundation doctors

The College is committed to maintaining and developing the knowledge of pathology that underpins medical, dental and veterinary curricula across the UK.

The College developed an Undergraduate and Foundation Education Strategy, which was approved by Council in November 2018.

The College also works with other professional organisations including the Pathological Society and the British Division of the International Academy of Pathology to ensure that all undergraduates have an adequate knowledge of pathological principles and practice so that, on graduation, they have the competencies required to request appropriate laboratory tests and interpret their results. We hope that early exposure of undergraduates to enthusiastic pathologists will encourage recruitment to the specialty in the future.

Undergraduate membership of the Royal College of Pathologists is open to all undergraduates currently studying a relevant degree in the UK and Republic of Ireland for the entire length of their course.

Key benefits

Access to members' area of the website (MyRCPath).
Discount for College conferences.
Receive the monthly President's newsletter.
Access to science communication training.
Access to the Bulletin, the College's quarterly membership journal.

How to apply

Undergraduate membership is free for those who are eligible. If you would like to apply, please log into the College Portal and navigate to the membership application forms under 'My membership'.