The online application for the following Summer enrollment to the Pathologists' Assistant Program has now opened!
General Application Information
Application packets are reviewed throughout the application cycle as they become complete. Interviews will being in the winter and continue through the end of March. Our academic year begins in the summer semester, with our new cohort starting at the end of May 2026. Additional details of exact start dates will be communicated to accepted students.
When you apply to the Program, please apply for the SUMMER semester for the PATHOLOGY program. Please note: the Pathologists' Assistant Program is a full-time program and no part-time options are available.
For complete, detailed information on the application process and requirements, please refer to the Graduate School Master's Program Applications website.
Please note that our program is based out of the University of Maryland Baltimore.
A Completed Application Packet Consists of:
- Online application, including
- Statement of interest/experience (50-word limit within application; if additional space required, indicate attachment, and upload essay in Supplemental Items tab after application submission
- Application fee
- One official transcript from EACH previously attended institution
- Please send directly to the University of Maryland Baltimore Graduate School (please refer to the application website for instructions)
- Three letters of recommendation (managed by the online application after application submission, in the Supplemental Items tab; you will need the email addresses of your recommenders to complete this process)
- Official TOEFL scores, if applicable
Application Deadline
Pathologists' Assistant Program application deadline is FEBRUARY 1. There is no rolling enrollment. Our academic year begins late May 2026.
Only students that have submitted a completed application packet are considered.
International Students
International students meeting the application, coursework, grade and GRE requirements as stated above and who hold degrees from foreign colleges or universities where English is not the primary language, must pass one of the following test:
Test |
Minimum Score |
|---|---|
|
TOEFL – Paper-based score: |
600 |
|
TOEFL – Internet- based score: |
100 |
|
TOEFL – Computer- based score: |
250 |
|
IELTS – |
7 |
Other test requirements include:
- The English language proficiency test must have been taken within 2 years of the start of the desired admission term.
- Official score reports must be sent to the Graduate School directly from the testing agency. The Graduate School will not allow anyone to enroll based on photocopied or self-reported scores.
More information about graduate admissions requirements for International Students can be found in the Graduate catalog.
International students eligible for admission must comply with all requirements of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. Students already studying in the United States who wish to transfer to the University of Maryland, Baltimore must secure the proper documents to obtain permission for transfer. The Office of International Services can assist the International student through the process of obtaining the required documentation for admission.