A minimum of 30 credit hours is required for the MS degree. Students typically complete the degree in 2-3 years depending on FT or PT enrollment status (18 hours of core courses, 6-9 hours of electives, and 6-10 hours of thesis research).
FIRST YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 9 | |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| Core - PATH 6810 | Essential Skills | 1 |
| Core - PATH 6750 | Pathophysiology | 4 |
| Core - PATH 5030 | Basic Immunology |
3 |
| Core - MD LB 5130 | Laboratory Management |
1 |
| TOTAL | 9 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| Core - PATH 6510 | Laboratory Correlation | 2 |
| Core - PATH 6830 | Research Orientation | 3 |
| Core - PATH 6900 | Techniques in Biochemical Analysis | 4 |
| TOTAL | 3 | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER (OPTIONAL) | ||
| Elective - PATH 6930 | Directed Reading Elective | 2 |
| Other Electives | 1 | |
SECOND YEAR
| COURSE NUMBER | COURSE NAME | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 4-6 | |
| FALL SEMESTER | ||
| Core - PATH 6970 | Thesis Research | 3 |
| Electives | 1-3 | |
| TOTAL | 4-6 | |
| SPRING SEMESTER | ||
| Core - PATH 6970 | Thesis Research | 3 |
| Electives | 1-3 | |
| SUMMER SEMESTER | ||
| Core - PATH 6970 | Thesis Research | 3 |