Master of Science in Pathologist's Assistant Studies

The Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies (PathA) program at MUSC is an 83-credit hour, six-semester on-campus program. The curriculum is carefully crafted to guide students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a pathologists’ assistant (PathA) in all types of settings, including hospitals, pathology labs, forensic labs, morgues, and more.

Curriculum

Year 1, Summer

PATHA 600	Human Physiology	4
PATHA 601	Human Anatomy	5
PATHA 602	Medical Terminology	1
PATHA 603	Embryology	2
PATHA 609	Seminar I	2
Semester Total		14

Year 1, Fall

PATHA 604	General & Systemic Pathology	5
PATHA 605	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology I	5
PATHA 605L	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology I Lab	1
PATHA 610	Seminar II	2
IP 711	Interprofessional Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
Semester Total		14

Year 1, Spring

PATHA 606	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology II	5
PATHA 606L	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology II Lab	2
PATHA 607	Neuroscience	4
PATHA 608	Autopsy Pathology	2
PATHA 608L	Autopsy Pathology Lab	1
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Summer

PATHA 612	Anatomic Pathology Practicum I	12
PATHA 611	Seminar III	2
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Fall

PATHA 613	Anatomic Pathology Practicum II	12
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Spring

PATHA 614	Anatomic Pathology Practicum III	12
PATHA 615	Seminar IV	1
Semester Total		13

Curriculum Total

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