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clinical biology

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

Clinical biology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

clinical biology — clinical biology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › medicine Also known as: clinical microbiology, interpretation of biological samples, interventional biology

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Frequently asked questions

What is clinical biology?

Clinical biology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.

What category of skill is clinical biology?

ESCO classifies clinical biology under the knowledge category, specifically in the medicine subcategory.

How transferable is clinical biology between industries?

ESCO tags clinical biology as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is clinical biology the same as clinical microbiology?

Yes — clinical biology is also known as clinical microbiology, interpretation of biological samples, or interventional biology. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn clinical biology?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands clinical biology and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.