Non-Gynaecological Cytology - Preparation for FRCPath Part 2 Exam Courses

Course description

We run our Non-Gynaecological Cytology Courses twice a year, one in the Spring (virtual course) and one in the Autumn (onsite course).

This is a comprehensive cytology course designed to prepare trainees for the Non-Gynaecological FRCPath Part 2 Examination. 

Places are limited on these courses and they become fully booked very quickly - please book early.

Aims of the Course:

  • To provide an overview of the salient aspects of diagnostic non-gynaecological cytopathology
  • To present topic-based lectures on the cytopathology of individual systems
  • Lecturers with considerable expertise to lead teaching using lectures, workshops, multiheader microscopy (onsite courses) and scanned slides.
  • To facilitate slide review of selected cases followed by discussion
  • To provide a mock Non-Gynae Cytopathology FRCPath Part 2 exam with detailed feedback and an opportunity to discuss ‘exam’ cases with the tutor.

Course requirements

  • Trainee Pathologists preparing for the FRCPath Part 2 exam

 Course fees

  • Virtual courses: £250
  • Onsite courses: £500

 Course dates

  • 02-05 February 2026 -  FULLY BOOKED (waiting list FULLY BOOKED)
     Virtual interactive teaching via Teams using scanned slides.

  • 14-18 September 2026 - FULLY BOOKED (waiting list FULLY BOOKED)
     Onsite face to face teaching using glass slides.  Scanned slides for personal revision will be made available after the course.  Microscopes provided. 

Course Enquiries

  • Please register your interest in these courses by emailing: bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net
  • If a place is available, we will email an application form and further details.
  • If places are fully booked on your preferred course, please email bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net to be added to our general mailing list for future courses.  

 

Histopathology - Preparation for FRCPath Part 2 Exam Courses

Course description

Our Histopathology Course runs once a year in May.  This is a two-week course.  The teaching during the first week is provided virtually, and this is followed by one week of face-to-face teaching onsite here in Birmingham.  Participants are required to attend the full course (virtual and onsite sessions). 

This is a comprehensive course and provides an overview of systemic histopathology.  There are topic-based lectures and multiheader microscopy sessions, or live virtual discussions on the pathology of individual systems using scanned slides.  There are also slide seminars in general pathology.  

There is a mock exam that gives a flavour of the short surgical, long case, frozen section, macro and OSPE sections of the FRCPath Part 2 examination, followed by detailed feedback and an opportunity to discuss the “exam” cases with the tutor.

Places are limited on these courses and they become fully booked very quickly - please book early.

Course requirements

  • Trainee Pathologists preparing for the FRCPath exam

Course fee

  • £800 

Course dates

  May 2026 course dates will be released shortly

Course enquiries

  • Please register your interest by emailing: bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net
  • If a place is available, we will email an application form and further details.
  • If places are fully booked, please email bwc.bctcenquiries@nhs.net to be added to our general mailing list for future courses.  

 

Autopsy Pathology for Stage C/D Trainees in Histopathology & Consultant Pathologists Practising Autopsies

Course description

This is a two-day course addressing fundamentals of the autopsy, including external examination, dissection techniques, post-mortem toxicology and suspicious deaths.  Case scenarios will be discussed.  The course is aimed at Stage C/D trainees in Histopathology, as well as Consultant Pathologists practising autopsies.

Course requirements

  • Stage C/D Trainees in Histopathology or Consultant Pathologists

Course fee

  • tba

Course dates

  • Unfortunately, we are currently unable to arrange an Autopsy Course but we hope to be able to do so in the future.  

Course enquiry

Basic Cytopathology, Histopathology & Colposcopy Course (in conjunction with BSCCP)

Course description

This course is designed to provide colposcopists with an opportunity to have hands-on experience in aspects of cellular pathology which have an impact on the practice of colposcopy. There are sessions with a multiheader microscope where you can look at cervical samples and cervical biopsies.  There will also be a discussion of MDT type cases and a virtual tour around the histology and cytology laboratories.  Attendance at these sessions can be counted towards logbook requirements.

Course requirements, fees, dates

  • Please contact BSCCP for further information