Pathologists' Assistant, University Insturctor, Laboratory Management and Administration
Application Deadlines
Quarter
Application Open
Priority Deadline
Final Deadline
Autumn of 2025
Nov 1, 2024
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Mar 31, 2025
Autumn of 2026
Nov 1, 2025
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Mar 31, 2026
Admissions Requirements
Grade Point Average
3.0 cumulative minimum
Recommendations
Three letters of recommendation from individuals who can speak to your intellectual ability, work ethic, and professionalism.
Interview
A personal interview with the Pathologists’ Assistant Program Admission Committee.
Shadowing or Work Experience
Applicant must complete a surgical shadowing experience with a practicing Pathologists' Assistant or have applicable work experience in Surgical or Autopsy Pathology. An essay regarding this experience is required as part of the application packet. There are no set number of hours in which applicants need to shadow, rather we ask that you gain enough knowledge to articulate in writing on your application and verbally (if invited for an interview), your shadowing experience and the duties of a PA in a typical working day.
GRE
We DO NOT require the GRE for admission or application.
Transcript
U.S. and Canadian
Prerequisites
8 SH Biology with laboratory
8 SH College Chemistry with lab
Organic Chemistry I and II with laboratory
Biochemistry with laboratory (optional but preferred)
4 SH Microbiology with laboratory
3 SH College algebra or higher
3 SH English Composition or Comparable
Discipline Accrediting Agency
NAACLS
State Accrediting Agency
WASC
Integrating faith and health
Loma Linda University educates and encourages a balanced life by living our values of humility, compassion, justice, integrity, excellence, freedom and self- control. You will be surrounded by faculty who are committed to healthcare innovation and research while engaging your spirituality.
Expected Cost of Attendance
The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.
Required Program Costs
Academic Year 2024-2025
Year of Program Months Enrolled
Year 1 9
Year 2 12
Year 3 3
Tuition & Fees
$42,072
$46,256
$10,744
Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance (May or may not be purchased through the school)
$2,375
$2,625
$500
Other Educational Costs
Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.
Year of Program Months Enrolled
Year 1 9
Year 2 12
Year 3 3
Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance) Students will be assigned one of the following Living Expense Budget Options:
On Campus Dorm
$11,835
$15,780
$3,945
LLU Owned Rental Property
$18,900
$25,200
$6,300
LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents
$19,800
$26,400
$6,600
Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents
$7,200
$9,600
$2,400
Off Campus
$18,900
$25,200
$6,300
Transportation Allowance
$3,150
$4,200
$1,050
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses
$3,150
$4,200
$1,050
Federal Student Loan Fees
$2,393
$2,958
$217
Cost of Obtaining Professional License
0
0
0
Dependent Care (See Budget Revision Request form)
Available upon Request
Disability-Related Expenses (See Budget Revision Request form)
Available upon Request
Notes
Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.