Examinations

Find regulations, guidelines and policies about the FRCPath, Certificate, Diploma and Year 1 OSPE examinations here. Information about the examination format, content and an online application service is also available.

The College sets the standard for the postgraduate pathology examinations in the UK.

The College develops and delivers the FRCPath, Diploma and Certificate examinations, which are offered across 23 pathology specialties, relying on the ongoing support of our Fellows.

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Regulations, guidelines and policies

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Biomedical scientist examinations – histopathology reporting

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