With the Advanced Vocational Training Programme in Pathological Anatomy and Cytodiagnosis, you’ll learn how to analyse cell cultures and biological samples to identify potential diseases, becoming a key professional within any healthcare team.
This two-year course (2,000 hours) provides highly practical, hands-on training delivered in facilities equipped like real laboratories — giving you professional experience that mirrors the real working environment.
We also guarantee your work placement, something that many other vocational training centres do not offer.
Once you’ve completed the programme, you’ll be qualified to work in clinical laboratories, forensic centres or specialist medical clinics, playing an essential role in medical diagnosis and research.
What you’ll study

- Management of Biological Samples
- General Cytology
- General Laboratory Techniques
- Intermodular Project in Pathological Anatomy and Cytodiagnosis
- Molecular Biology and Cytogenetics
- General Pathophysiology
- Digitalisation Applied to Productive Sectors
- Personal Employability Pathway I & II
- Technical English for Advanced Level
- Sustainability in Productive Systems
- Optional Professional Module (depending on the Autonomous Community)
- Necropsies
- Cytological and Tissue Processing
- Gynaecological Cytology
- Includes a professional placement in a company or equivalent institution as an integrated part of the programme.
Career opportunities
- Cytotechnologist
- Forensic Assistant
- Specialist Technician in Pathological Anatomy and Cytology
- Molecular Biology Assistant or Collaborator
- Embalmer / Thanatopractor
- Medical-Legal and Clinical Autopsy Assistant
Entry requirements
To take this course, there are no prior requirements. However, to sit the official exam convened by the State, there are requirements:
- Bachillerato, BUP, COU or equivalent
- Advanced Vocational Training Diploma (or equivalent)
- Intermediate Vocational Training Diploma
- Entrance Exam for Advanced Level
- University Entrance Exam

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