Pathology & Anatomical Sciences Academic Programs
- Contact Information
- School of Medicine
- M263 Medical Sciences Building
- 573-882-1201
- Pathology & Anatomical Sciences Web Site
About the Programs
The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences in the School of Medicine, along with the department of Veterinary Pathobiology in the College of Veterinary Medicine, offers a PhD degree through the Pathobiology Area Program. The MS degree is designed to prepare students for teaching in medical technology, supervisory roles in clinical laboratories, and to offer greater in-depth study in pathology and anatomical sciences.
Degrees
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Master of Science in Pathology & Anatomical Sciences
Admission Contact Information
School of Medicine
M263 Medical Sciences Building
(573) 882-1201
http://pathology-anatomy.missouri.edu
Admission Criteria
Deadline for Fall entrance: n/a
Required Application Materials
to the Graduate School:
- All required Graduate School documents
Required Application Materials to the Program
The MS degree is designed to prepare students for teaching in medical technology, supervisory roles in clinical laboratories, and to offer greater in-depth study in pathology and anatomical sciences.
Admission to candidacy in the master’s program is limited to those who hold at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
Preference will be given to students with a college GPA of 3.5 or higher, GRE scores (verbal + analytic) over 1250, and strong letters of recommendation.
Each candidate
for the master’s degree is required to complete a minimum of 30 semester
hours, with 15 or more hours at the 400 level, maintenance of a B or better
GPA in graduate course work with no more than 12 hours of research, problems
or special investigations.
Candidates also must satisfactorily complete a thesis. A candidate is expected to demonstrate knowledge of clinical and research techniques and to defend the thesis.
Faculty members advise students in the preparation of a program of study.
Required courses and those of special interest should complement the student’s academic background and career objectives.