Admission Process | MS-PathA
Admission to the Carroll University Master of Science in Pathologists' Assistant Studies Program requires a baccalaureate degree and the satisfactory completion of preprofessional coursework. The program considers all qualified applicants without discrimination regardless of race, color, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, national or ethnic origin, or handicap that does not interfere with the performance of professional pathologists' assistant practice as provided by law.
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- August 1st: Application Opens
- February 28th: Priority Application Deadline
- April 15th: Final Application Deadline
- September through May: Virtual interviews conducted
- September: Offers begin as interviews are completed
February 28 Priority Deadline | April 15 Final Deadline
Admission decisions will be based on submission and evaluation of the items below:
STEP 1: Submit the Graduate Studies Application
STEP 2: Complete and submit the following within the application status portal after submission of your application:
- Personal Statement - Define your goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate studies.
- Resume or Curriculum Vitae
- Three Professional References - Examples could include a college instructor, healthcare professional, supervisor, etc. A submission link will be sent to your reference once you enter contact information within your application.
- Observation/Shadow Hours in a Pathology Lab - Experience required, however there is no hour requirement
- Safety and Technical Standards Form - Completed within the application status portal.
- GRE or MCAT Scores - Encouraged, but not required (Submit via Carroll Code 1101)
- Official Post-Secondary Transcripts - From all institutions attended
Carroll University
Office of Admission
100 N. East Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186
STEP 3: Complete candidate interview - by invitation only
Minimum Requirements for Applicants
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Preprofessional GPA of 3.0 or higher
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution must be awarded prior to matriculation
Pre-professional Coursework
Anatomy* – 1 semester with lab
Physiology* – 1 semester with lab (or a 1-year combined anatomy and physiology course)
General Biology – 2 semesters (lab is preferred, but not required)
General Chemistry – 2 semesters with lab
Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry – 1 semester with lab
Statistics – 1 semester
Microbiology – 1 semester (lab is preferred, but not required)
3 additional semesters of upper-level sciences (300 level or higher)
*Anatomy and Physiology must be completed within five years of the date of application.
*Pre-professional courses must be completed with a "C" or higher prior to matriculation. Note that a "C-" will not be accepted.