Pathology
An MD/PhD student may pursue a PhD in Pathology. A total of 90 hours (30 class hours and 60 research hours) is required for the PhD in Pathology.
Up to 20 credit hours toward the PhD in Pathology may be applied from the first two years of medical school provided the MD/PhD student earned a B or better in the medical school classes.
Following are the medical school classes that may apply toward the PhD in Pathology and the earned graduate hours available:
| Course | Number | Hours |
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| Biochemistry and Medical Molecular Genetics | BIOC 8203 | 8 Hours |
| Histology | CELL 8121 | 6 Hours |
| Human Embryology | CELL 8110 | 4 Hours |
| Introduction to Human Illness | INDT 8090 | 8 Hours |
| Medical Physiology | PHYO 8600 | 7 Hours |
| Microbiology and Immunology | MI 8300 | 3 Hours |
| Pharmacology | CELL 8500 | 8 Hours |
MD/PhD students pursuing the PhD in Pathology are required to take the following advanced courses:
| Course | Number | Hours |
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| Mechanisms of Disease | PATH 6053 | 3 Hours |
| Principles of Pathobiology | PATH 6024 | 4 Hours |
| Seminar | PATH 6011 | 1 Hour |
| Research for Doctor's Dissertation | PATH 6980 | Variable |
An MD/PhD student may participate in the Qualifying Exam during the spring semester of the first academic year in the PhD-track provided the student maintained a B average and completed all required coursework. The Qualifying Exam is comprised of a written component and an oral component.
Upon achieving a passing score on the Qualifying Exam, the student may enroll in PATH 6980 (Research for Doctor's Dissertation).
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