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Master of Pathologists' Assistant
- London, Canada
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Two-year master's training pathologists' assistants for autopsy and surgical pathology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion)): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate core knowledge in Pathologists' Assistant. Apply analytical and practical methods to discipline-specific problems. Communicate ideas effectively in academic and professional settings. Work collaboratively and apply ethical professional practice.
Career outcomes
- Pathologists' assistant
Curriculum
- First year of didactic study (histology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Pathology
- Forensic imaging
- Microbiology) then a 12-month hospital-based clinical year covering autopsy and surgical pathology
- With weekly clinical and gross conferences during the second year.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Four-year Bachelor's degree (science background preferred)
- MD
- DDS or MBBS degree from a recognized university or college. A third- and fourth-year combined entrance average of 80% or greater. Applicants may be invited for an interview and tour of our facilities.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution comparable to a four-year Canadian bachelor's degree (some three-year degrees may not qualify), Program-specific requirements, References, Statement and CV
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 5
- Duolingo 120
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- Referee contact details
- Evidence of English proficiency if applicable
- Program-specific supplementary documents if required
How to apply
- Check the program page for requirements and the international deadline. Create an applicant account and apply online; the application fee is 185 CAD
- non-refundable (some programs charge differently). Upload transcripts from every post-secondary institution (unofficial copies are enough to apply; English translation if needed)
- enter referee emails and add program documents such as CV
- statement or writing samples. SGPS does a preliminary check
- then the program decides. Accept the offer in Student Center by the date in the offer letter and send official transcripts to gradapps@uwo.ca.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $42,584 CAD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $185 CAD |
| Deposit | $66,032 CAD |
Program details
| Campus | London (main campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry |
| Department | Pathologists' Assistant |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | Up to 3 years (master's programmes of at least 8 months get 3 years, since 2024-02-15) (Post-Graduation Work Permit; one-time; programme of at least 8 months, full-time, at a PGWP-eligible DLI; language CLB/NCLC 7; no field-of-study requirement; apply within 180 days of completion) |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $42,584 CAD per year. The application fee is $185 CAD. The deposit is $66,032 CAD. The estimated living cost is $21,000 CAD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 5, Duolingo 120. An interview is required.