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PhD Pathobiology at University of Washington

University of Washington, United States

Programme overview

As a discipline, Pathobiology ties together the fundamental concepts of biology, medicine, and public health, particularly as applied to global health issues. The program applies a multidisciplinary approach as well as the latest research technologies to the study of public health problems such as viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases, as well as other conditions such as cancer.

Faculty: Interschool or Intercollege Programs  |  Department: Global Health  |  Duration: 90 credits  |  Location: Seattle, WA, United States

What you will study

90 credits; Required Courses:; PABIO 551, PABIO 552, PABIO 553, PABIO 580 (4 credits), PABIO 581 (3 credits), PABIO 582 (3 credits), PABIO 590 (4 credits), PABIO 598 (2 credits), PABIO 500 (3 credits); Dissertation (27 credits):; PABIO 800; Global Health Doctoral Seminar:; G H 580 (2 credits); Epidemiology Course:; EPI 511; Immunology Course:; IMMUN 441 or IMMUN 532; Electives (18 credits):; PABIO coursework numbered 500 to 700

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Entry requirements

See this program's Graduate Admissions page for requirements.

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Graduate application fee is $90 (USD), paid online by MasterCard or Visa; each submitted application requires a separate fee. Application dates and deadlines vary by programme and are shown in the Graduate School online application.

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