Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant program is a 62-credit on-campus master's degree for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree.
Upon completion, these individuals will be eligible to take a national examination for certification as a pathologists' assistant. This program would be offered as a twenty month, full-time, curriculum on campus. Upon completion of this program, the individual would be awarded the Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch.
Upon graduation, you earn a Masters of Science in Pathologists' Assistant. As a graduate of this program, you are eligible for national certification as a Pathologists' Assistant. Several states require a license to practice and may require graduates to take an additional examination.
Note: Texas does not currently require a license to practice.
Degree Requirements
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| Category |
Semester Credit Hours (SCH) |
| Required Courses |
62 |
| Internships |
Included Above |
| Total |
62 |
Masters Courses Schedule for Pathologists' Assistant Applicants
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Total Credit Hours: 62
| Semester | Course | Title | Credits |
|---|
| Fall I | CLLS 5501 | Human Anatomy | 5 |
| Fall I | CLLS 5420 | Molecule, Cells and Tissues | 4 |
| Fall I | CLLS 5502 | Practice of Pathology I | 5 |
| Total: 14 |
| Spring I | CLLS 5421 | Pathobiology and Host Defense | 4 |
| Spring I | CLLS 5422 | Practice of Pathology II | 4 |
| Spring I | CLLS 5423 | Systemic Pathology | 4 |
| Total: 12 |
| Summer I | CLLS 5270 | Surgical Pathology | 2 |
| Summer I | CLLS 5271 | Autopsy Pathology | 2 |
| Summer I | CLLS 5173 | Special Dissection Techniques | 1 |
| Summer I | CLLS 5370 | Clinical Rotation I | 3 |
| Total: 8 |
| Fall II | MSHP 5301 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| Fall II | CLLS 5174 | Applied Clinical and Anatomic Pathology I | 1 |
| Fall II | CLLS 5002 | Clinical Rotation II | 10 |
| Total: 14 |
| Spring II | CLLS 5320 | Laboratory Management | 3 |
| Spring II | CLLS 5175 | Applied Clinical and Anatomic Pathology II | 1 |
| Spring II | CLLS 5003 | Clinical Rotation III | 10 |
| Total: 14 |