Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.); Pathology
At the end of their studies, Ph.D. graduates should be suitably prepared to initiate a career as a university professor or as an independent research scientist in industry or government. Some candidates combine their training in pathology with a second area, such as law or dentistry, giving them highly specialized areas of expertise.
Residency requirement:
3 years (6 terms) if admitted at the Ph.D. 2 level
4 years (8 terms) if admitted at the Ph.D. 1 level
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Required Courses |
PATH 613 Research Topics in Pathology 1 (3 credits) PATH 614 Research Topics in Pathology 2 (3 credits) PATH 620 Research Seminar 1 (3 credits) PATH 622 Research Seminar 2 (3 credits) PATH 701 Comprehensive Examination (0 credits) |
12 credits |
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Complementary Courses Three of the following 3 credits courses |
PATH 504 Disease in Depth PATH 607 Biochemical Biology of Disease (3 credits) PATH 652 Molecular Biology of Disease (3 credits) One 500-, 600-, or 700-level approved course in another biomedical discipline may be substituted for one of the Pathology graduate courses. |
9 credits |
Students entering with the MSc degree will be admitted to PhD2