Overview

The Pathobiology Graduate Program provides a strong background in pathology and related basic sciences to prepare students for academic, research, teaching, and biotechnology careers

Program of Study

The Graduate Program in Pathobiology of the Department of Pathology at Johns Hopkins University offers a program of study leading to the Ph.D. degree in Pathobiology.

The Graduate Program provides students with opportunities to elucidate the mechanisms and origins of human diseases through an integrative approach emphasizing systemic processes based on molecular and cellular pathologic underpinnings.

Students are prepared with formalized classroom instruction in all general areas of disease mechanisms and undertake specialized training (including thesis research).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Immunopathology

Microbiology & Infectious Disease

Neoplasia

Neuropathology

Vascular Biology & Hemostasis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 108 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baltimore, United States

Disciplines

Biology Pathology View 20 other PhDs in Pathology in United States

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Academic requirements

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Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Statement of Purpose

Writing Sample

Personal Statement

Academic record

Unofficial transcripts from all previous college and university study

At least two letters of recommendation

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Tuition Fee

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International

62850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62850 USD per year during 108 months.
National

62850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62850 USD per year during 108 months.
In-State

62850 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 62850 USD per year during 108 months.

Living costs for Baltimore

1240 - 2100 USD /month

Living costs

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