Master of Health Sciences in Pathologists Assistant

As a pathologists assistant, youll uncover the many factors preventing the healthy function of organs and body systems. Our NAACLS-accredited program one of only 15 of its kind in the U.S. and Canada teaches you to examine, process and prepare tissue specimens for a variety of clinical tests and procedures. The skills you acquire place you in high demand in hospitals, clinical laboratories, research and medical teaching facilities.

Our program emphasizes a strong foundation in the theory and application of anatomical, surgical and autopsy pathology. Youll become proficient in such procedures as light microscopy, biomedical imaging, frozen sections and tumor triage. This combination of knowledge and technical skill enables you to competently identify diseases, assist in postmortem examinations and compile accurate clinical histories.

State-of-the-art facilities, such as our clinical skills lab, blend the classroom and laboratory dynamic for a collaborative and hands-on learning experience. Your 12-month rotations place you in both community and university hospitals, giving you the opportunity to apply your skills in settings for both surgical and autopsy pathology and further define your career goals.

The most competitive applicants will ideally possess a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0. All candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the United States or Canada and must possess, at a minimum, the following courses to be eligible to apply for admission:

2 semesters of basic biology (or equivalent)

2 semesters of general chemistry

2 semesters of anatomy and physiology

1 semester of microbiology

1 semester of organic chemistry or biochemistry (lab preferred)

1 semester of mathematics or statistics

4 additional semester courses in life sciences, particularly courses in microbiology, anatomy, physiology, histology, pathophysiology, biochemistry and laboratory sciences

Our accepted tests and their minimum scores:

TOEFL: Minimum score of 90

IELTS: Minimum score of 6.5

DUOLINGO: Minimum score of 110

PTE: Minimum score of 57