The PhD Area Program in Pathobiology is university-wide and staffed by faculty from the College of Veterinary Medicine (Veterinary Pathobiology, Veterinary Medicine and Surgery), School of Medicine (Pathology and Anatomical Science, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Biochemistry), College of Arts and Science (Biological Sciences), and College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (Biochemistry, Animal Sciences).
Degrees Offered
Doctoral
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 Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | January 15* |
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).
On Campus
Admission Criteria
Application deadline: Rolling
- Minimum undergraduate GPA: 3.0
- Designated faculty mentor
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
- 3 letters of recommendation (can be submitted through the Graduate School online application as well)
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of support from mentor
- Resume or CV
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 Term | Application Deadline |
| Fall | January 15* |
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).
On Campus
Admission Criteria
Application deadline: Rolling
- Minimum undergraduate GPA: 3.0
- Designated faculty mentor
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
- 3 letters of recommendation (can be submitted through the Graduate School online application as well)
- Statement of purpose
- Letter of support from mentor
- Resume or CV