Overview

Pathologists’ assistants are highly trained allied-health professionals who process laboratory specimens under the direction and supervision of a pathologist. The position is similar to a physician assistant, who works under the direction of physicians.

The Assistant in Pathology program of The University of Toledo offers practical training in:

Forensics

Hospital autopsies

Surgical pathology

Graduates are required to pass the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) exam to practice as certified pathologists’ assistants.

Assistant in Pathology Master's Degree Highlights

Perfect passage rate. 100% of our graduates have passed the ASCP certification exam on their first attempts.

Experienced faculty who practice in the field and are active researchers.

State-of-the-art Health Science Campus. Students in the assistant in pathology program attend classes with students in UToledo’s medical school and physician assistant program. They learn in UToledo’s advanced anatomy labs and innovative simulation center — one of the best in the U.S.

Career Opportunities

100% of UToledo graduates in the master's pathology assistant program in the past few years found positions as pathology assistants or in related field positions within a year of graduation.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Anatomy for Physician Assistant

Human Physiology

Surgical Pathology Techniques

Independent Study in Pathology

Pathology Case Studies

Micro Anatomy

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Toledo, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Science Pathology View 49 other Masters in Pathology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

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Required

GMAT

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Four-year Bachelor’s Degree from a regionally accredited college or university

GRE score is NOT required for admission.

The GMAT is only required for applicants with a GPA below 2.7 or applicants seeking Graduate Assistantship opportunities. Applicants with a GPA below 2.7 can be considered for a waiver at the discretion of the Associate Dean

In addition to the official, final transcripts, you must also provide official certified, or attested copies of all graduation certificates, diplomas or degree certificates needed to fulfill your admission

TOEFL/IELTS/PTE/Duolingo Requirement

All international students must also demonstrate adequate financial resources for their graduate education before they can be admitted

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

14154 USD / year

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Out-of-State

14154 USD / year

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In-State

8066 USD / year

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Additional Details

In State tuition: $7,830.60
Out of State tuition: $13,741.20

Living costs

Toledo

United States

893 - 1473 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Assistant in Pathology Master's Degree Highlights

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Programme Structure

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