Dermatopathology programs can prepare students to work in laboratory settings to thoroughly assess layers of the skin, including the fascia, dermis, and epidermis, to effectively diagnose common and chronic skin conditions. Such programs are often necessary for graduates to be able to practice.

A Master of Science is a graduate degree that can be obtained by students who have first completed a bachelor’s program in a similar field. An MSc typically takes about two years of full-time study to earn.