Master of Science in Pathology- Pathology and Anatomical Sciences/ Doctor of Philosophy in Pathology - Pathology and Anatomical Sciences

Students are required to complete the minimum doctoral requirements of the MU Graduate School. These include 72 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, including research and readings credits, to be approved by the doctoral advisor. Up to 30 hours of post-baccalaureate credit from an accredited institution may be transferred toward the doctoral degree. Further details are available online from the MU Graduate Studies. Resources for research in integrative anatomy, genetics, pathobiology, cancer biology and neuroscience include standard and special-use equipment in the departmental laboratories. Faculty and staff members provide guidance and practical supervision in clinical, translational, experimental and basic-science research.

All documents required by the MU Graduate Studies and Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences such as transcripts GRE scores Pathology or Anatomy TOEFL or IELTS scores code 6875 if required Although the MU Graduate Studies does not require GRE scores these scores are required for programs within PAS Statement of purpose Letters of recommendation 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 eg publications proposals upperlevel course term papers thesis etc These requirements include English proficiency TOEFL or IELTS scores and financial support documentation Nonnative English speakers must score a 500 on the paper-based TOEFL or 61 on the Internet-based test and the Academic IELTS must be a 5.5 or higher Native English speakers are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS scores TOEFL and IELTS scores are considered valid for two years beyond the test date Have earned at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework required for applicants with less than a graduate certificate graduate degree or professional degree.