- Education:
- Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education prior to matriculation into the program.
- Applicants are required to have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education prior to matriculation into the program.
Coursework Requirements:
All required prerequisite coursework must be completed prior to matriculation into the program. Courses may be in progress at the time of application, but all requirements must be satisfied before the start of the program.
- Required courses
- General Biology: Two semesters (6 semester credit hours); laboratory component preferred
- General Chemistry: Two semesters (6 semester credit hours); laboratory component preferred
- Mathematics: One semester (3 semester credit hours) of college-level mathematics, such as algebra, calculus, or statistics
- English Composition: One semester (minimum of 2 semester credit hours)
- Recommended courses
- Organic chemistry (with lab preferred)
- Human Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Histology
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Medical Terminology
- Applicants must complete the necessary prerequisites for matriculation within 10 years of their application submission date. Each prerequisite course needs to meet the minimum semester hours listed above, receive a final grade of a “C” or better, and must be taken at an accredited institution of higher education prior to matriculation into the program.
- Required courses
- Letters of Recommendation:
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s educational capabilities, work ethic, and professionalism. These must be signed by the writer on appropriate letterhead.
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to the applicant’s educational capabilities, work ethic, and professionalism. These must be signed by the writer on appropriate letterhead.
- Experience:
- Evidence of exposure to anatomic pathology is required. Shadowing or work experience is highly recommended.
- Evidence of exposure to anatomic pathology is required. Shadowing or work experience is highly recommended.
- Applicants to the Anatomic Pathology Program (Pathologists' Assistant Program) are required to submit a personal statement (500–1,000 words) addressing the following:
- Your motivation and journey toward pursuing a career as a Pathologists' Assistant
- Relevant shadowing and/or professional experience in Anatomic Pathology, including a description of your responsibilities and insights gained
- Grade Point Average:
- A minimum overall and prerequisite grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
- A minimum overall and prerequisite grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is recommended.
- Transcripts:
- Official transcripts from each college, university, and community college previously or currently attended are required. Transcripts must be sent directly from each institution.
- Official transcripts from each college, university, and community college previously or currently attended are required. Transcripts must be sent directly from each institution.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae:
- A resume or curriculum vitae is required.
- A resume or curriculum vitae is required.
- Interview:
- A personal interview with faculty members is required.
