Overview

Department of Comparative Pathobiology / Department of Comparative Pathobiology is located in West Lafayette, IN, in a suburban setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree	Concentration	Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Interdisciplinary studies	Microbial pathogenesis
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Interdisciplinary studies	Molecular virology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Interdisciplinary studies	Molecular signaling and cancer biology
Master of Science (MS)	Veterinary anatomic pathology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Comparative microbiology and immunology
Master of Science (MS)	Comparative microbiology and immunology
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Comparative pathobiology
Master of Science (MS)	Comparative pathobiology
Master of Science (MS)	Veterinary clinical pathology
Master of Science (MS)	Lab animal medicine
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)	Comparative epidemiology and public heath
Master of Science (MS)	Comparative epidemiology and public health

Degrees Awarded

Degree	Number Awarded
Master's Degrees	6
Doctoral Degrees	2

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available?	No
Evening/weekend programs available?	No
Distance learning programs available?	No
Terminal master's degree available?

Degree Requirements

Degree	Requirement
Master's Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required for some
Doctoral Degrees	Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Required

Admissions

Applying

55

Application Fee - Domestic

Yes

Electronic
applications accepted?

Application Deadlines

Type	Domestic	International	Priority date
Fall deadline	August 12th	June 15th	No
Spring deadline	January 12th	October 15th	No

Entrance Requirements

Exam	Details
Master's Degree Exam	GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Exam	GRE General Test

International Students

Exam	Details
TOEFL: Required	TOEFL Paper score: 575
IELTS: Required	IELTS Paper score: 6.5
TWE: Required	IELTS Paper score: 4

Tuition & Fees

Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit:	FAFSA
Application deadlines for financial awards	March 1

Student Body

55

Total Graduate Students

58%

International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	1.82%
Black or African American	3.64%
White or Caucasian	36%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0%
Asian	0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Not Reported
Two or more races	Not Reported
Unknown	0%

Gender

Male (41%)

Female (58%)

Faculty

41

Total faculty

Full-time - 37

Part-time - 4

Male (29)

Female (12)

Location & Contact

Address 725 Harrison Street
West Lafayette, IN  47907-2027
United States

Contact Dr. Suresh Mittal
Interim Head
Phone: 765-494-7543

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