Pathologists' Assistant (MDPA)
University of Calgary · Calgary, Canada
About this programme
The Master of Pathologists’ Assistant program is a course-based professional master’s degree that can lead to direct employment within a pathology laboratory as a Pathologists’ Assistant. Our program is one of two NAACLS accredited programs offered in Canada; this allows our graduates to qualify for the ASCP and CCCPA examinations required to apply for jobs across North America. Through hands on experience in high paced medical laboratories students learn to perform tasks, such as the dissection of surgical specimens and autopsies, under the direct supervision of a Pathologist. Attention to detail, problem solving and collaborative skills are essential to successful completion of the course-based program.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Medicine
- Study mode
- Full-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Study Permit
- Application fee
- CAD 150
- Proof of funds
- CAD 22,895
- Processing time
- 16 weeks
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (1)
- Ontario Graduate ScholarshipPartial funding · Varies by university, typically February