MS Pathology and Anatomical Sciences at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The MS degree is designed primarily to prepare students for supervisory roles in basic-science and clinical laboratories, and to offer greater in-depth study in pathology and anatomical sciences concurrent with studies leading to the PhD and/or MD degree.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Department: Pathology and Anatomical Sciences | Duration: 30 credit hours | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Each candidate for the master's degree is required to complete a minimum of 30 semester hours at the 8000 or 9000 level and maintain a B or better GPA in graduate course work, with no more than 12 hours of research, problems, seminars or special investigations. Required courses and those of special interest should complement the student's academic background and career objectives.

Career pathways

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission to candidacy in the master’s program is limited to those who hold at least a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to students with a college GPA of 3.5 or higher

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

Graduate and online programmes bill for Summer, Fall and Spring terms; each programme sets its own application requirements and deadlines, which are programmed into the application for admission.

Degree-seeking graduate applicants pay a non-refundable application fee of $75 (U.S. citizens and permanent residents) or $100 (nonresident internationals); graduate certificate and non-degree applicants pay $40. Applications are valid for three semesters after the original application term.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.missouri.edu/admissions/

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