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    Erasmus MC - Graduate School

    Master in Patholoog

    The Netherlands1.5 yearsTaught in EnglishOpen to international students

    Why students choose this program

    • Taught in English
    • Tuition 95% below the typical master's
    • No application fee

    About Master in Patholoog

    For Master in Patholoog, tuition fees are 500 USD per year.

    Graduates of this advanced medical training programme emerge as specialized pathologists, equipped to perform diagnostic duties within hospitals, research institutions, and specialized clinical laboratories. This programme is intended for qualified medical doctors seeking to specialize in the identification and analysis of disease processes through microscopic, macroscopic, and molecular examination.

    The training is distinctly hands-on, utilizing a traditional "master-apprentice" model where trainees work alongside experienced specialists to master complex diagnostic procedures. You will engage deeply with routine clinical work, as the field of pathology is learned primarily through direct practice—including performing autopsies, macroscopic specimen processing, and advanced microscopy. The curriculum is structured around 21 core pathology themes, which are revisited twice throughout the training period at increasing levels of complexity to ensure mastery.

    Integrated Clinical and Research Development

    Distinctive to this programme is its modular structure, which organizes the 21 core themes into 8 distinct three-month modules. This ensures that trainees receive a balanced education that transitions from foundational knowledge to specialized expertise. Alongside clinical proficiency, trainees participate in structured research training, including a dedicated six-month scientific placement, ensuring that graduates are not only skilled diagnosticians but also contributors to the evolving evidence base of pathology.

    This program's tuition is 95% below the typical master's in The Netherlands.

    The median annual fee for that cohort is12,000 USD per year, a comparison figure across 2,224 programs billed per year on Global Admissions.

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    English Test Requirement

    Not specified; proficiency in Dutch is required for clinical training in the Netherlands.

    Master in Patholoog: Frequently Asked Questions

    What are the fees for Master in Patholoog?
    Tuition: USD 500 per year.
    Is Master in Patholoog available online?
    This is an on-campus program at Erasmus MC - Graduate School.

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