Dual-Degree BS in Biomedical Sciences / MHS Pathologists’ Assistant (4+2)

Quinnipiac University

This unique dual-degree program prepares you for the study of pathology and laboratory medicine with direct exposure to the clinical elements, providing an easy transition to graduate-level study. The BS in Biomedical Sciences grounds you in such subjects as biology, chemistry and microbiology, with a focus on human health and disease and the development of lab skills and research acumen. This positions you for entry into our highly competitive, NAACLS-accredited Pathologists’ Assistant program, one of only 13 of its kind in the U.S. and Canada. The graduate PA program blends the classroom and laboratory dynamic for a collaborative and hands-on learning experience. You’ll learn to examine, process and prepare tissue specimens for a variety of clinical tests and procedures, such as light microscopy, biomedical imaging and tumor triage. Your 12-month rotations place you in both community and university hospitals, where you’ll apply your skills in settings for both surgical and autopsy pathology. You’ll graduate positioned for a range of high-demand careers in hospitals, clinical laboratories, research and medical teaching facilities.