Pathology & Life Sciences have three main categories in which healthcare scientists specialise: Embryology, Pathology and Genetics. The healthcare scientists working in embryology focus on life growth and the provision of fertility solutions. The professionals working in pathology will make use of tissue sample testing, blood testing and testing of the urine from patients to find the cause of an illness. The healthcare scientists working in the genetics field study the genetic make-up of the disease affecting the patient.