Pathology

The Department of Pathology M.S. Graduate Program prepares post-baccalaureate science majors for a range of biomedical careers. Graduate-level coursework provides graduate students with a foundation in cellular and molecular biology, as well as specialized knowledge in pathobiology. A laboratory intensive thesis project equips trainees with cutting edge research skills. The Pathology M.S. Program is designed for graduates to advance into research assistant or research scientist positions in academic and private sector laboratories, or be competitive for advanced degree (Ph.D., M.B.A or M.D.) programs.

Coursework

All Pathology M.S. students must have a minimum of 21 credit hours of coursework and 9 hours of research. Required coursework is as follows:

• BISC:5201:0001 Fundamentals of Gene Expression (1 s.h.)
• BISC:5203:0001 Fundamentals of Dynamic Cell Processes (1 s.h.)
• BIOS:4120:0AAA Introduction to Biostatistics (3 s.h.)
• PATH:6220:0001 Seminar in Pathology (1 s.h. x 2 semesters)
• PATH:5260:0A01 Translational Histopathology (3 s.h.)
• PATH:5270:0001 Pathogenesis of Major Human Diseases (3 s.h.)
• 650:270 Principles of Scholarly Integrity (1 s.h.)

Required coursework results in: 1. A basic understanding of molecular and cellular biology. 2. A basic understanding of biostatistics. 3. An advanced understanding of pathobiology, histology and mechanisms of human disease. Remaining coursework consists of electives focused on the area or topic of the student's thesis project. These electives are graduate level courses offered by a range of departments on the biomedical campus. All coursework is completed within the first two years

Thesis

The thesis project is carried out under the guidance of the mentor and thesis committee. The committee is composed of the student's mentor and two additional faculty members. In general, the thesis consists of four chapters with the first being a concise review of the literature, the second materials and methods, and the last two a scholarly description of the project results. The student must meet with the thesis committee at least once a year, with a satisfactory report submitted after each meeting. The thesis must be defended before the committee prior to final approval. 

Requirements

• Requirements

• A U.S. bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or an equivalent degree from another country as determined by the Office of Admissions
• A minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.00, or foreign equivalent as determined by the Office of Admissions.
• You must first submit the online application to the Graduate College and pay the $60 application fee by credit card ($100 for international applicants).
• Application for Graduate Awards
• A personal statement
• Resume/CV
• Medical or dental students must submit a letter from their dean's office indicating approval for an appropriate leave of absence from their regular curriculum.
• A score of 550 or higher on the TOEFL paper-based (PBT) version of the test, or a score of 81 or higher on the Internet-based version of the test (iBT).
• A total IELTS score of 7.0, with no subscore less than 6.0.
• Three letters of recommendation
• Once recommended for admission, international students must send a Financial Statement.

Scholarships

• Global Education