Doctor of Philosophy in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology - Brain and Neuroscience

The graduate program in Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology provides a curriculum of courses and a broad-based multidisciplinary approach to research in mechanisms of human disease leading to Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology offers excellent research training programs that address the nature and molecular mechanisms of human disease. Over 130 faculty members-on campus and at university teaching hospitals-conduct studies and teach courses related to pathobiology and supervise students in the PhD and MSc programs. The department provides a unique academic research environment that encourages interaction among clinicians, scientists, and student trainees. Students can gain an excellent understanding of how discoveries in basic and clinical research settings lead to more effective strategies in the treatment of human illness.Our Brain and Neuroscience researchers study neuropsychology, neuroimmunology, neurogenetics, proteomics, neuro-oncology, and neurological disease mechanisms.Their investigations, and study of their respective pathobiological networks, aim to better understand and treat neurodegenerative diseases, and all diseases related to the brain and nervous system such as Alzheimer’s and brain cancer.

There are two routes of entry available to a PhD.You have an MSc degree (or equivalent) You are a talented undergraduate with a BSc (direct entry) or you complete an MSc-to-PhD transfer exam. 1. You have an MSc degreeIf you have a MSc, MD, DDS, DVM (or equivalent) degree. You also need to have:a minimum A- average in your graduate courses, or in senior-level BSc coursework if MSc course requirements were minimal or absentevidence of research competence, based on scientific publications, abstracts, or conference presentations. 2. You are a talented undergraduate with a BSc (direct entry) or you complete an MSc-to-PhD transfer examYou can apply directly to the PhD program if you are a highly qualified BSc graduate meeting the following requirements: An appropriate bachelor's degree in the Life Sciences from a recognized university A minimum A average in the third and fourth years Evidence of strong research experienceCurriculum Vitae Letter of intentI