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 (optional focus in Integrative Anatomy). Faculty also participate in other doctoral programs such as the Integrative Neuroscience Program, Genetics Area Program, and Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology. The MS degree is designed primarily to prepare students for supervisory roles in basic-science and clinical laboratories, and to offer greater in-depth study in pathology and anatomical sciences concurrent with studies leading to the PhD and/or MD degree.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
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, and strong letters of recommendation.
Each candidate for the master’s degree is required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at the 8000 or 9000 level and maintain a B or better GPA in graduate course work, with no more than 12 hours of research, problems, seminars or special investigations.
Candidates also must satisfactorily complete a thesis. A candidate is expected to demonstrate knowledge of clinical and/or research techniques and to defend the thesis.
Faculty members advise students regarding their program of study and thesis research. A list of graduate faculty eligible to supervise MS students is available on the departmental website.
Required courses and those of special interest should complement the student’s academic background and career objectives.
Fall deadline: January 15
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
Important: When registering online, choose the following options.
On Campus
*This program is eligible for the STEM OPT Extension.
The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences offers Doctoral (PhD) degrees with focus areas in Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Integrative Anatomy, and Translational Bioinformatics through the Pathobiology Area Program.
Fall deadline: January 15
Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores
All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.
Important: When registering online, choose the following options.