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Higher Pathology Recruitment 2027 dates
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Before you apply
Who can apply for Higher Pathology?
Neuropathology: ICPT completed (or 2015 Stage A and B, or Alternative Certificate), at least 2.5 years WTE histopathology, and FRCPath Part 1 by the post start date. Source ↗
How do you apply for Higher Pathology?
Apply on Oriel. Neuropathology: sub-preferencing later. Source ↗
How are Higher Pathology applicants shortlisted?
Longlisting against the person specification for eligibility (GMC status, competences, documents). Source ↗
What is the Higher Pathology interview like?
Neuropathology: online, one MS Teams station, four components up to 10 minutes each. Source ↗
How competitive is Higher Pathology?
2025 Round 2: Diagnostic Neuropathology ST3 2.00 applications per post (8 applications, 4 posts), NHS England. Paediatric/perinatal and forensic not listed. Source ↗
When does Higher Pathology start and how long is it?
Round 3 posts start February 2027 (applications closed 13 August 2026). Source ↗