Diploma in Clinical Pathology

Diploma in Clinical Pathology is a two-year diploma course in which students learn about theoretical and practical aspects of clinical pathologies techniques. During the course work, students learn about histopathology, clinical pathology, microbiology, biochemistry and transfusion medicine samples with a knowledge of general principles and methodology. The course helps to train in physicians and pharmacists in medical biology, and also interpreting analysis performed in biology laboratories.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology Course Highlights

Some of the major highlights of Diploma in Clinical Pathology course are as follows:

Short Name

DCP

Level

Undergraduate

Course Name

Diploma in Clinical Pathology

Duration

2 Years

Mode

Regular

Exam Type

Semester

Minimum Qualification Required

Graduation Degree

Selection Process

Merit-Based/ Through Entrance Exam

Course Fee

INR 10,000  to INR 3.5 LPA

Salary

INR 1.8 LPA – INR 8 LPA

Employment Sectors

Government Hospital, Private Hospital, Medical Clinic, Colleges, Universities, Medical Labs etc.

Job Profiles

Lab Executive, Forensic Technician, Medical Lab Technician, Teacher/Professors, Clinical Pathologist, Medical Examiner, Cytotechnologist,  Clinical Manager, Pathologist, Consultants, Medical Transcriptionist Mortuary Assistant, Dermatopathologist, Health Care Workers etc.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility for the Diploma in Clinical Pathology is as follows:

  • Must have 10+2 or equivalent in science stream with physics, chemistry and biology as compulsory subjects.

  • The minimum pass percentage for the DCP course is 50%. However, it may vary from institute to institute.

Diploma in Clinical Pathology Admission Process

The admission process for the Diploma in Clinical Pathology is as follows:

  • In most of the colleges, the admission will be done based on the candidates past academic marks.

  • In some colleges, candidates need to appear for the entrance exam conducted by the college at the time of admission. Based on the candidate’s entrance score they will be shortlisted for admission.

  • In some cases apart from the entrance exam the candidates also need to appear for Personal Interview and Group discussion

  • The admission pattern that followed by the most college or university is- Fill Application Form->Appear in Entrance Exam->Appear in PI and GD

Diploma in Clinical Pathology Course Fee

The average course fee varies from government colleges to a private college for Diploma in Clinical Pathology. The average course fee is as follows:

Institute Type

Minimum Fee

Average Fee

Maximum Fee

Government College

Rs 5000/-

Rs 35,000/-

Rs 1,50,000/-

Private College

Rs 50,000

Rs 1,50,000/-

Rs 8,00,000/-

Diploma in Clinical Pathology Career Options and Job Prospects

Diploma in Clinical Pathology provides scope in both the private sector and the public sector. Some of the popular employment sectors and job profiles for candidates who completed their DCP are as follows:

Employment  Sectors

  • Private and Government Hospitals

  • Government Health department

  • NGOs

  • Government or private clinics as a helper

  • Family planning department

  • Nursing Homes

  • Pharma Industry and

  • Community Healthcare Centers

Job Profiles

  • Clinical Pathologist,

  • Lab Executive,

  • Clinical Manager,

  • Pathologist,

  • Medical Transcriptionist,

  • Teacher/Lecturer,

  • Consultants,

  • Medical Examiner,

  • Professors

  • Cytotechnologist

  • Mortuary Assistant

  • Dermatopathologist

  • Health Care Workers

  • Forensic Technician

  • Medical Lab Technician

Top Recruiters

  • Apollo Hospitals

  • National Institute of Health

  • Armed Forces Institute of Pathology

  • Food and Drug Administration

  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences

  • Dr Lal Path Labs

  • Intelligence Bureau

  • Central Bureau of Investigation

  • Asian Institute of Medical Sciences

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