Our Master's Degree program focuses on molecular and cellular methods to study environmental disease, covering redox biology, environmental mutagenesis, DNA damage and repair, cell signaling, and carcinogenesis, with experiences in both basic and clinical science.
Master of Science in Pathology
Requirements for Admission for the Degree of Master of Science
Thesis Track
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- Satisfactory undergraduate or graduate coursework in chemistry, organic chemistry, and the biological sciences.
- Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)general exam or the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT); candidates with at least 2 years of clinical or other scientific laboratory experience will be considered without GRE or MCAT scores.
- Completion of the UVM Graduate College application.
- 3 letters of recommendation that attest to the student’s intellectual maturity, oral and verbal communication skills, and their aptitude for studies towards an advanced degree in this area.
Non-Thesis Track
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UVM medical students are eligible for selection to the program after the completion of the Foundations portion of the VIC.
- A detailed letter of intent and curriculum vitae are required for application.
- A grade of 80 or better in Nutrition, Metabolism and the Gastrointestinal Systems (NMGI).
- A grade of 80 or better in the Foundations of Clinical Science(FoCS) OR the combination of: Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Renal (CRR), Human Development and Reproductive Health(HDRH), Medical Neuroscience (MedNeuro) and Connections courses in Foundations.
- Completion of the UVM Graduate College application.
Program Learning Outcomes for Students in Both Tracks
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- Obtain, analyze and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
- Synthesize and apply knowledge to solve problems in ethical ways.
- Evaluate the credibility and validity of research methods and clinical testing.
- Defend the rigor, or lack of, when evaluating an experimental design including the inclusion or exclusion of crucial biological variables (e.g., sex, age, weight).
- Recognize vital biologic or chemical resources used in both research studies and clinical decision making for patients.
- Identify effective communication strategies and engage ineffective communication practices as team players.
- Serve as an advocate for rigor and reproducibility when faced with proposed research questions.
- Reflect on experiences and identify areas of improvement as life-long learners.
