MSc Pathology at University of Manitoba

Programme overview

The demand for pathologists and pathologist assistants across North America continues to grow with increased use of tissue diagnosis and the related knowledge base. The Pathology (MSc) program offers two paths to earn an MSc degree for Honours Science graduates who have a strong background in biology: a research-based program and thesis, or a practicum that leads to a paramedical designation as a pathologist assistant where you’ll be responsible for tasks required to practice anatomical pathology.

Faculty: Max Rady College of Medicine | Duration: 2 years | Study mode: full-time | Intake: The Pathology (MSc) program only accepts applications for Fall entry. | Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

What you will study

The Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies and the Max Rady College of Medicine offer a program of study leading to a Master of Science in Pathology. Program fees are assessed for the first two terms of study. A continuing fee applies from the third term and for any subsequent terms. (For more details, refer to Graduate tuition and fees.)

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be considered for admission to the Pathology (MSc) program, you must have a four-year bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a minimum GPA of 3.2 in the last two full years of study. Applicants to the Pathologists Assistant stream also must have completed a minimum 3 credit hour course in Human Physiology with a minimum of a C+ grade from an accredited University or College. No credit will be given for this course if it was completed more than 10 years before the year of application. Students in this stream will also be required to complete an On-line Medical Terminology course approved by the Program Director within the first semester of the program

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the courses you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry in Fall, Winter or Summer term. Fall applications open July 1 of the year before term start, Winter applications open September 1 two years prior to term start, Summer applications open April 1 of the year prior to term start.

Graduate application fee: $100 CAD domestic, $130 CAD international; additional application fees apply for Physician Assistant Studies ($25) and Preventive Dental Sciences (Orthodontics) ($50). Fee is non-refundable; pay by Visa or MasterCard, cheque, money order or Convera. Deadlines are set per program.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.umanitoba.ca/apply

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