MS VMS - Pathobiology at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Programme overview

In the Department of Pathobiology, you will address complex biomedical problems in human and animal health at the cellular, host, and population levels. Graduate education is centered around providing students with unique training experiences in preparation for careers in academics, industry, and public service.

Department: Department of Pathobiology | Study mode: full-time | Location: Champaign, IL, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed include PATH 490 Introduction to Research Methodology; PATH 523 Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research; PATH 592 Special Problems (2 General Journal Club and 2 Topic-Specific Journal Club, chosen in consultation with advisor); PATH 599 Thesis Research; PATH 590 Seminar.

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Entry requirements

Graduated from a college or university approved by the Illinois and must have a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (based on 4.0 = A), exclusive of required physical education and military training courses. Applicants with a grade-point average of 2.75 may be considered for admission with limited status. Applicants with a graduate degree or some graduate coursework will be evaluated based on their graduate work and their undergraduate or professional record. Applicants with a professional degree (DVM, MD, etc.) are not restricted to a minimum GPA of 3.0 for that professional degree. Submission of GRE scores is optional. The department’s Graduate Admissions Committee must approve admission of students. All international degree-seeking applicants are required to submit the results of an accepted test as evidence of English proficiency unless they qualify for a waiver or

Domestic applicants: USD 14,908 a year (2026-27). Illinois resident rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Non-Illinois U.S. resident tuition for this programme: $32,204. Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insura Source

International applicants: USD 32,204 a year (2026-27). International rate. Tuition only for new and continuing graduate students, Fall 2026-Spring 2027 at full-time (12 credit hours per term). Excludes campus and mandatory fees, health insurance, housing and other expenses as the source states them separately Source

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Graduate applicants apply online through the Graduate College application; deadlines and term availability are set by each programme. Medicine, law and veterinary medicine applicants apply directly to their colleges.

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