Fellowship by Examination

The Faculty of Science by Examination pathway provides a structured Fellowship program to enable scientists to demonstrate competence in the following areas to a standard specified by the RCPA.

  1. Use professional judgement in advising clinicians on the requirements for investigations and in carrying out these investigations for patients as a member of the team providing clinical care.

  2. Maintenance of safe and effective service through the use of relevant quality assurance and audit tools, to appropriate national standards.

  3. Undertake scientific research, including the evaluation of scientific literature, to introduce new scientific procedures or solve diagnostic or therapeutic problems within their field.

  4. Apply the principles of evidence-based laboratory practice to inform health care decisions.

  5. Provide innovative and strategic direction to the operation of the laboratory.

Currently, eligible candidates can apply for a Training Determination in the following disciplines:

  • Anatomical Pathology
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Forensic Science
  • Genetic Pathology
  • Haematology
  • Immunopathology
  • Immunopathology - Immunogenetics and Transplantation
  • Microbiology

Useful resources - AACC/NEJM Learning Lab https://area9lyceum.com/laboratorymedicine/

For more information, please see our Frequently Asked Questions guide.

Please note: Applications for candidates wishing to commence training in 2024 are now closed. For applicants wishing to commence training in 2025, Applications are to be submitted by Thursday 1 August 2024. Further details, including the Application Form, will be published in due course.

Below are examples of questions which have been used in the past Faculty of Science Part I Written Examinations, together with a common question used in the Part II Structured Oral Examination. Model answers are included.

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05-Dec-2023
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