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College of Health Professions

Master of Medical Science (MMS), Pathologists’ Assistant Studies

Program Overview

The Master of Medical Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies track teaches you to provide services in surgical and autopsy pathology under the direct supervision of an anatomic pathologist. This program is in a seated format with clinical rotations conducted at local hospitals, free-standing pathology laboratories, and forensic pathology laboratories. After graduating, students will be eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam. This 80-credit hour program can be completed in just over a year and positions you for success as a PA.

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Program at a Glance

Total Credit Hours

80
Program Type: MMS
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No

Details

Program Director: Derek Nelson
Class Format: Seated (Satellite Location)
Program Duration: 2 years – 24 Months (full time – no part time)
Start Date: Fall: August
Admission Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in chemistry or biological studies from an accredited institution is required to enroll in this program. A bachelor’s degree in a non-science area will be considered if the applicant has taken the required science courses and the admission committee deems them acceptable.
Official undergraduate transcripts as well as official trascripts from the school(s) where the applicant has taken college credits or completed their degree(s) must be submitted as part of the applicantion process for this program.
Official undergraduate transcripts as well as official trascripts from the school(s) where the applicant has taken college credits or completed their degree(s) must be submitted as part of the applicantion process for this program.
While not required for admission into this program, it is highly recommended that a student shadow or have clinical experience in an anatomic pathology laboratory (histology, surgical, pathology, and/or autopsy).
The application deadline for this program is March 1.
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Why AU?

The Master of Medical Science in Pathologists’ Assistant (MMSPA) degree received approval, making Anderson University’s program the first one in South Carolina and only the sixteenth such program in North America. The two-year program will be completed in a fully seated format with clinical rotations conducted at regional hospitals, free-standing pathology labs and forensic pathology labs. Educational prerequisites are a bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field. Anderson University has also acquired the Anatomage Table that has 3 human cadavers that have been digitally uploaded to this 5-foot touch screen. This allows the student to dissect from the skin down to the bone and vascular system. This technology is used in conjunction with our physical cadaver lab on main campus. The Master of Medical Science in Pathologists’ Assistant (MMSPA) program is an 80-credit hour cohort-based program. The Pathologists’ Assistant is an allied health professional who is a mid-level healthcare provider. After completing the program, students will be eligible to sit for the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification exam, once the program is deemed a “serious applicant” by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
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