Program Overview
The Pathologists' Assistant at Loma Linda University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Pathologists' Assistant programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 41,217 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,217 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: California, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Pathologists' Assistant programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Anatomy & Pathology I
- Clinical Ethics
- Anatomical Techniques I
- Biomedical Communication/Integrity
- Embryology Lecture
- Anatomy & Pathology II
- Histology
- Pathology I
- Curriculum Development in Higher Education
- Biomedical Photography
- Anatomical Techniques II
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GPA >3.0
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree from an accredited college or university
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your intellectual ability, work ethic, and professionalism
- A personal interview with the Pathologists\xc2\x92 Assistant Program Admission Committee, if deemed necessary.
- Shadowing: Applicant must complete a surgical shadowing experience with a practicing Pathologists\' Assistant or have applicable work experience in Surgical or Autopsy Pathology. An essay regarding this experience is required as part of the application packet. There are no set number of hours in which applicants need to shadow, rather we ask that you gain enough knowledge to articulate in writing on your application and verbally (if invited for an interview), your shadowing experience and the duties of a PA in a typical working day.
Prerequisites
- 8 SH Biology with laboratory
- 8 SH College Chemistry with lab
- Organic Chemistry I and II with laboratory
- Biochemistry with laboratory
- 4 SH Microbiology with laboratory
- 3 SH College algebra or higher
- 3 SH English Composition or Comparable
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 41,217 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,217 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 41,217 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 41,217 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Loma Linda University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Loma Linda University
Loma Linda University
Loma Linda, California
Loma Linda University (LLU) is a private Seventh-day Adventist health sciences university in Loma Linda, California. As of 2019, the university comprises eight schools and a Faculty of Graduate...
University Profile- Start Date in 1972
- Language English
- Duration 24 months