Pathologist
Medical Practitioners
Part of the Other Medical Practitioner group
Pathologist is listed on Australia's Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL). Skilled migration to Australia for Pathologists involves visa pathways, skills assessment requirements, and key eligibility requirements under the CSOL.
Pathologist (ANZSCO 253915) is on the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL).
ANZSCO Code
253915
Skills Assessment Body
Medical Board of Australia (MedBA)
Typical Qualification
Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Visa pathways for Pathologist
- Occupation code
- ANZSCO 253915
- Occupation lists
- CSOL, MLTSSL (LIN 19/051), MLTSSL for the 494 (LIN 19/219)
- Assessing authority
- Medical Board of Australia (MedBA)
- Typical qualification
- Bachelor degree or higher (ANZSCO Skill Level 1)
Subclass 482
Skills in Demand, Core Skills stream
Employer nomination of Pathologist under ANZSCO 2022 code 253915, with at least 1 year of relevant work experience.
Subclass 186
Employer Nomination Scheme
Direct Entry on the CSOL with a skills assessment from MedBA, or Temporary Residence Transition after 2 years on a 482 with the sponsoring employer as Pathologist; the TRT stream has no occupation list.
Subclass 494
Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)
Pathologist is on the 494 lists in LIN 19/219 (MLTSSL item 127, "pathologist", ANZSCO 253915); a regional employer nominates, and the Subclass 191 permanent visa follows after 3 years without an occupation list of its own.
Subclass 189
Skilled Independent
Pathologist is on the MLTSSL (LIN 19/051, MLTSSL item 123, ANZSCO 253915), so a points-tested invitation with no nominator is open.
Subclass 190
Skilled Nominated
Pathologist is on the MLTSSL (LIN 19/051, MLTSSL item 123), so a state or territory can nominate it; each state's own list decides whether it does.
Subclass 491
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
State or territory nomination for Pathologist on the MLTSSL (LIN 19/051, MLTSSL item 123), or family sponsorship in a regional area.
How each visa works: 482, 186, 494, 189, 190, 491, DAMA and skills assessment. Costs: employer sponsorship cost and visa cost estimator. Lists: Department of Home Affairs.
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Reviewed by Visa Plan Lawyers · Last updated: April 2026 · Occupation data sourced from the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Occupation Standard Classification for Australia (OSCA) and the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO), and the Department of Home Affairs Core Skills Occupation List, given legal effect through the Subclass 482 instrument (F2024L01620) and the Subclass 186 instrument (F2024L01618). Occupation list status (MLTSSL, STSOL, ROL) from LIN 19/051 (F2026C00265, in force from 28 March 2026) and LIN 19/219 (F2025C00059, in force from 14 December 2024); assessing authorities and caveats as published by the Department of Home Affairs on 2026-09-25. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your situation.