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Pathologists' Assistant

University of Calgary
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Degree Doctor of Medicine
Deadline may include systems pathology, human anatomy, human pathology, human histology, surgical pathology practicum and more.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “A
Delivery On-campus
Location Calgary, Canada
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Pathologists’ Assistant program is a course-based professional master’s degree that can lead to direct employment within a pathology laboratory as a Pathologists’ Assistant. Our program is one of two NAACLS accredited programs offered in Canada; this allows our graduates to qualify for the ASCP and CCCPA examinations required to apply for jobs across North America. Through hands on experience in high paced medical laboratories students learn to perform tasks, such as the dissection of surgical specimens and autopsies, under the direct supervision of a Pathologist. Attention to detail, problem solving and collaborative skills are essential to successful completion of the course-based program. Completing this program Course topics may include systems pathology, human anatomy, human pathology, human histology, surgical pathology practicum and more.

Key Program Features

  • Graduate / Professional level.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program go on to careers in healthcare, medical laboratories, laboratory management, pathology and forensic pathology. A course-based master’s degree in pathologists assistant is usually considered a final degree. Course-based program

Program Curriculum

Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.

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Admission Requirements

GPA A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree. Minimum education A BSc in Biological Sciences or equivalent. Work samples None Documents A current C.V. Reference letters Two Test scores None English language proficiency (ELP) An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “Admissions” tab in the Academic Calendar. *Please contact your program of interest if you have any questions about ELP requirements. GPA; A minimum of 3.3 GPA on a 4.0 point system, over the past two years of full-time study (a minimum of 10 full-course equivalents or 60 units) of the undergraduate degree.

Tuition & Financial Information

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Application Deadline

may include systems pathology, human anatomy, human pathology, human histology, surgical pathology practicum and more.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “A

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Calgary, Canada

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  • Application Deadline may include systems pathology, human anatomy, human pathology, human histology, surgical pathology practicum and more.; An applicant whose primary language is not English may fulfill the English language proficiency requirement in different ways. For accepted criteria, please refer to the program “A
  • Start Date September
  • Language English
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