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.

Education in the United States is mainly provided by the public sector, with control and funding coming from three levels: state, local, and federal, in that order. The common requirements to study at a higher education level in United States will include your admissions essay (also known as the statement of purpose or personal statement), transcript of records, recommendation/reference letters, language tests