Medical Anatomy and Experimental Pathology MS

The MS Program in Medical Anatomy and Experimental Pathology provides training in human gross and microscopic anatomy and in the biology of disease and injury. The program is aimed at preparing students for careers in the medical professions, medical/premedical education or biomedical research. Research opportunities with our faculty range from studies of cellular and molecular mechanisms of disease and tissue repair to the development of tools for visualizing biological structure and investigation of instructional careers or engagement in associated industry. A more research-focused training is offered in our Computational Cell Biology, Anatomy and Pathology MS program.

Required Core (17 credits)

PAS 527LLB - Premedical Human Gross Anatomy Credits: 4 or
PAS 500LLB - Gross Human Anatomy Credits: 6
PAS 503LLB - Histology Credits: 5 or
PAS 505LLB - Microscopic Anatomy & Computational Methods Credits: 4
PAS 514SEM - Seminar Credits: 1 (taken 4 semesters, for a total of 4 credits)
PAS 575LAB - Research Rotation Credits: 1 - 3 (taken for 3 credits)
PAS 605LEC - Principles of General Pathology and Basic Disease Mechanisms Credits: 2

Electives & Culminating Experience (13 credits)

Electives

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours. Students should consult with their academic advisor.

Select from:

All PAS graduate courses
All NRS graduate courses
BE 532LEC - Machine Learning for Biomedical Data Credits: 3
BMS 501LEC - Cell Biology I Credits: 4
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
PAS 501LLB - Form, Function, & Visualization of Human Gross Anatomy Credits: 3
PAS 511LEC - Neuroanatomy Credits: 3
PAS 599TUT - Supervised Teaching Credits: 1 - 6
PAS 601LEC - Systemic Pathology Credits: 4

Culminating Experience: Project or Thesis

PAS 650TUT - Research Credits: 1 - 15

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Students will acquire knowledge necessary to interpret and evaluate information about the role of biological structure and function in human injury and disease.

2) Students will be able to communicate knowledge of biological structure and mechanism in disease.

3) Students will be able to create knowledge of biological structure and the role of that structure in disease.

4) Students will demonstrate professional qualities necessary to receive other professional training after graduation (e.g., the medical degree) or to obtain employment in professional academic programs, research laboratories, or biomedical-related industry.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).