Pathologist (ANZSCO 253915)
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What a Pathologist does
Identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conducts tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required.
- Specialisations
- Clinical Cytopathologist, Forensic Pathologist, Immunologist
Key facts
- ANZSCO code
- 253915
- Skill level
- 1Bachelor degree or higher
- Assessing authority
- Medical Board of Australia
- National shortage
- Shortage
Visa options
Occupation eligibility is one requirement; each visa page links to the rest.
Points-tested
- Subclass 189 Skilled IndependentVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 190 Skilled NominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, state or territory nominatedVia MLTSSLEligible
- Subclass 491, family sponsoredVia MLTSSLEligible
Employer-sponsored
Shortage by state
- NationalShortage
- ACTShortage
- NSWShortage
- NTShortage
- QLDShortage
- SAShortage
- TASShortage
- VICShortage
- WAShortage
State and territory nomination
For the 190 and 491, each state and territory also has its own occupation list.
Common questions
What does a Pathologist do?
Identifies the cause and processes of disease and illness by examining changes in body tissue and in blood and other body fluids, and conducts tests on samples of tissues, blood and body secretions. Registration or licensing is required. (ABS ANZSCO description.)
Is Pathologist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Pathologist (ANZSCO 253915) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) (lists in force from 14 December 2024). It is listed for the 186, 189, 190, 482, 491 and 494 visas.
What is the ANZSCO code for Pathologist?
253915. Home Affairs uses ANZSCO codes for skilled visas.
How can a Pathologist migrate to Australia?
The occupation lists Home Affairs publishes include Pathologist for the Subclass 186, Subclass 189, Subclass 190, Subclass 482, Subclass 491 and Subclass 494 visas. Being on a list is one requirement among several; each visa's page links to Home Affairs for the rest.
Who assesses Pathologist for an Australian visa?
Medical Board of Australia, the skills assessing authority listed for 253915.
Is Pathologist in demand in Australia?
Jobs and Skills Australia rated it "Shortage" nationally in its 2025 Occupation Shortage List, with ratings for each state and territory shown above.