University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
Pathology

South Los Angeles, USA

DEGREE TYPE

Master degree

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

Key Summary

About : The Pathology postgraduate program offers an in-depth study of disease mechanisms, diagnostic techniques, and the role of pathology in health care. Students will engage with various aspects of laboratory medicine, including clinical and anatomic pathology. The course is designed to prepare graduates for advanced roles in this critical field.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue diverse career paths in healthcare settings, including roles as clinical pathologists, research scientists, medical laboratory managers, or educators. Opportunities may also exist in fields like forensic pathology or pharmaceutical research, depending on individual interests and specializations.

The Department of Pathology offers a program leading to a master’s degree, as well as a combined BS/MS degree. The purpose of the program is to educate scientists who will become capable of investigating mechanisms of disease and who will pursue careers in research and/or teaching in an academic or commercial environment. Emphasis is placed on interdisciplinary approaches to the study of human disease.

Areas currently under investigation include tumor and stem cell biology, viral and chemical carcinogenesis, human retrovirology and AIDS, oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, liver and pulmonary diseases, circulatory diseases, ophthalmology and neurodegenerative diseases.

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