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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.

Pathobiology (Integrative Anatomy), Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral, Interdisciplinary Degree | On Campus

The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences offers a Doctoral (PhD) degree with a focus area in Integrative Anatomy through the Pathobiology Area Program.

Admission Criteria

Entrance TermApplication Deadline
FallJanuary 15*
*Note: Applications for admissions have to be submitted by January 15th for Fall semester matriculation. Applications are not reviewed at other times.

Minimum Language Requirements

Click here to view the minimum English language proficiency test scores

Required Application Materials

For the Graduate School

  • Completed Graduate School online application
  • Unofficial Transcripts- As part of the application submission process, all applicants are required to upload unofficial copies of all post-secondary transcripts to the online application. Official transcripts are only required if accepted by the academic program.
  • Official Results of English Proficiency Exams (International applicants only)

For the Pathobiology Area Program

All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School online application system.

  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Statement of purpose
  • 3 letters of recommendation are required. Provide these names and contact information for each in the “Recommendation Provider List”.
  • Curriculum vitae or resume
  • At least one writing sample (e.g., publications, proposals, upper-level course term papers, thesis, etc.)
  • TOEFL/IELTS score (if international)

Important: When registering online, choose the following options.

  • For “Admissions Category”, choose Doctorate- On Campus.
  • For “Academic Program”, choose Pathobiology Area Program/Integrative Anatomy Focus (PhD).

Casey Holliday (Admissions)

Director of Graduate Study

phone 573-884-6599

place M263 Medical Sciences Building

email hollidayca@health.missouri.edu

Aaron Ericsson

Director of Graduate Study

phone 573-882-1019

place S123B Discovery Ridge

email ericssona@missouri.edu