Overview

The Pathobiology graduate program at Pennsylvania State University is a Ph.D. program featuring a wide range of faculty who share a common interest in understanding the molecular basis of human and animal disease.

Students in the program can choose from an outstanding selection of laboratories, headed by young and active faculty, for their Ph.D. research.

Research

Research in Pathobiology is particularly strong in the following three areas:

Immunology - work covers a range of important research areas, from the role of cell signaling in B and T lymphocytes to that of macrophages in cell‑mediated immunity.
Toxicology - faculty in toxicology provide exciting opportunities to study the response of cells to toxic compounds and to understand the molecular basis for cancer development.
Infectious disease - brings together a diverse faculty with a wide range of techniques to bear on viral and bacterial pathogens that cause both human and animal diseases.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critical Elements of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology
Molecular Immunology
Prostaglandins and Leukotrienes
Pathobiology
Current Topics in Cancer Research
Oncology: Bench to Bedside
Principles of Metabolomics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

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Applications received after December 15 will still be evaluated, provided that the positions have not all been filled.

Language

English

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Credits

21 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Biology Pathology View 351 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Scores from the Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), or from a comparable substitute examination accepted by the Pathobiology graduate program, are required for admission. At the discretion of Pathobiology, a student may be admitted for graduate study in a program without these scores.
Applicants with a 3.0 or better grade-point average (on a 4.00 scale) in undergraduate science courses and appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission.
Applicants should have a baccalaureate degree in a biological science-related field, or a degree as a graduate veterinarian or equivalent. Undergraduate preparation should include biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics through calculus, and preferably biostatistics and biochemistry.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

13650 USD / year

≈ 13650 USD / year
Out-of-State

13650 USD / year

≈ 13650 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7574 USD / year

≈ 7574 USD / year

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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