Pathology (MSc)
Study the essential nature of disease.
Why choose this program?
Dalhousie Medical School is committed to research that improves the level of care patients receive, finds ways to manage or cure diseases and disorders, and gives us a better understanding of the human body and all its functions.
Pathology draws from the basic sciences of anatomy, developmental and cancer biology, cell physiology, human genetics, immunology, neurobiology, and virology to inform the various branches of clinical medicine, playing an essential role in diagnosing disease and managing blood products.
As a student, you’ll benefit from the varied educational and research backgrounds of internationally respected faculty and staff. Core research focus areas include:
Along with providing our services to the Dalhousie community, we also serve as a laboratory resource for external experts with inquiries into histotechniques, immuno-staining and various other technical approaches for medical research projects.
Careers
By the time you’re finished, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue a PhD. Or, if you’re ready to join the workforce when you’re done, you could consider an academic career or seek a position as an industry research assistant.
Please note: This program is not intended to prepare you for a specific clinical laboratory function.
Admission requirements
You'll need to meet the Faculty of Graduate Studies minimum requirements as well as any program-specific admissions requirements before you can apply.
Financial information
At Dalhousie, we want our students to focus on their studies, rather than worry about their personal finances. We offer competitive tuition rates and funding programs to support graduate students in almost all of our degree programs.
Program options
Thesis: Pursue independent and original research guided by a supervisor to develop and defend your thesis.
All graduate programs at Dalhousie are collaboratively delivered by a home Faculty and the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
