MS Pathology at University of Utah

Programme overview

Earn a Master of Science in Pathology (MSP) without a thesis while completing a Post-Sophomore Pathology Fellowship (PSF). This unique pathway allows students to gain advanced training and experience at the same time.

Faculty: S. F. E. School of Medicine | Duration: 40 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States

What you will study

The programme is 40 credit hours. To receive the MSP degree, a student must: Complete the required 40 hours of coursework, including required core and elective courses/rotations. Receive passing grades in all program courses/rotations. Receive a majority of positive evaluations from the course directors. Pass the Residency In Service Examination (RISE) taken toward the end of the year; Pass is defined by scoring above the bottom quartile, as compared to the national scores set

Career pathways

Career paths include Anatomic pathologist, clinical pathologist, pathologists assistant, medical laboratory scientist, histotechnologist, cytotechnologist, forensic pathologist, hematopathologist, dermatopathologist, neuropathologist.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must have completed the first two to three years of medical school and be in good standing with the University of Utah School of Medicine or their respective medical school. Interested candidates will submit an application through the ApplyYourself system which will include a personal statement, current curriculum vitae, sealed medical school transcript, and two letters of recommendation. Although their possible interest in pursuing a career in pathology is a consideration, it is definitely not a requirement. Prior graduates have matched to residency programs in both AP and AP/CP pathology as well as oncologic surgery.

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 applicants must meet the application deadlines and academic standards set by their academic department or programme; entry terms are set by each programme.

Graduate deadlines are set by each academic programme. The non-refundable graduate application fee is $55 for domestic applicants and $65 for international applicants. Some programmes require a programme-specific application in addition to the university application; international graduate applicants must also meet I-20 document deadlines.

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

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