Pathobiology (Pathology and Anatomical Sciences), Doctor of Philosophy

USA

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What will I learn?

The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences offers Doctoral (PhD) degrees with focus areas in Pathology and Anatomical Sciences, Integrative Anatomy, and Translational Bioinformatics through the Pathobiology Area Program.

Students are required to complete the minimum doctoral requirements of the MU Graduate School. These include 72 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree, including research and readings credits, to be approved by the doctoral advisor. Up to 30 hours of post-baccalaureate credit from an accredited institution may be transferred toward the doctoral degree. Resources for research in integrative anatomy, genetics, pathobiology, cancer biology and neuroscience include standard and special-use equipment in the departmental laboratories. Faculty and staff members provide guidance and practical supervision in clinical, translational, experimental and basic-science research.

Which department am I in?

School of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (8 Semesters)

Tuition fees
US$23,625.00 per year
Mandatory Fee - Student Activity - USD 247.50
Start date

August 2025

Venue

University of Missouri

230 Jesse Hall,

COLUMBIA,

Missouri,

65211, Midwest, United States

Full Time (72 Hours)

Tuition fees
US$24,287.00 per year
The tuition fees is based on 9 credit units each fall and spring semester.
Start date

September 2025

Venue

School of Medicine

COLUMBIA,

Missouri,

65212, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Students must have earned a U.S. bachelor’s degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution.

Have earned a 3.0 or better GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework (for applicants with less than a master’s degree).

Non-native English speakers must score 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 6.5 on the Academic IELTS, PTE score of 59 and Cambridge C1 Advanced score of 180

Application Deadline: Fall: January 15

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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