Detroit,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Pathologists Assistant in Detroit United States | Wayne State University
Wayne State University
|
Detroit United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,116
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
Pathologists' assistants are crucial in diagnostic processes. Their duties span surgical and forensic settings, encompassing tasks like analyzing and dissecting anatomical pathology samples, conducting autopsies, overseeing lab operations, and teaching. With Wayne State being among only 15 accredited North American programs offering this specialized training, admission is extremely selective, accepting just 12-14 candidates annually. Successful applicants undergo rigorous hands-on training across diverse clinical settings, leading to 100% employment rates within six months post-graduation. We aim to produce exceptional pathologists' assistants who demonstrate superior competence and consistently surpass practice standards in both surgical pathology and autopsy procedures for medical and legal institutions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) from an accredited institution by application due date
3.0 minimum overall GPA
3.0 minimum prerequisite GPA
All grades in prerequisite requirements must be a minimum of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale).
All prerequisite coursework must be complete by the end of December prior to the application deadline.
All math and science prerequisite coursework must be completed within the last six years. Six-year rule waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A minimum of eight hours of shadowing experience in a surgical/gross pathology lab setting (It is the student's responsibility to locate shadowing experiences).
A minimum of five hours (or one autopsy) in a medical examiner, coroner or hospital setting (It is the student's responsibility to locate shadowing experiences).
TOEFL exam if English is not your first language
WES course-by-course evaluation of all foreign transcripts
TOEFL iBT 79 PBT 550 IELTS- 6.5
3.0 minimum overall GPA
3.0 minimum prerequisite GPA
All grades in prerequisite requirements must be a minimum of C or better (2.0 on a 4.0 grade scale).
All prerequisite coursework must be complete by the end of December prior to the application deadline.
All math and science prerequisite coursework must be completed within the last six years. Six-year rule waivers will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
A minimum of eight hours of shadowing experience in a surgical/gross pathology lab setting (It is the student's responsibility to locate shadowing experiences).
A minimum of five hours (or one autopsy) in a medical examiner, coroner or hospital setting (It is the student's responsibility to locate shadowing experiences).
TOEFL exam if English is not your first language
WES course-by-course evaluation of all foreign transcripts
TOEFL iBT 79 PBT 550 IELTS- 6.5
Tuition
USD
28,116