Comparative Pathobiology

Supported Degree Objectives


  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • Master of Science (MS)
  • Non Degree

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


  • This program accepts the Office of the Vice Provost for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Scholars basic requirements as described on the English Proficiency Requirements page.

Doctoral and Master's Degree Program Requirements


  • Cumulative Grade Point Average from most recently conferred undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree:
    • 3.0 or equivalent (A=4.0)

Application Deadlines


  • Fall Spring* Summer
    August 1 December 1 May 1 U.S. Citizen
    June 15 October 15 March 15 International

    *Spring admission only occurs in exceptional circumstances.

Program Contact Information


  • Name Nathan Wilkes
    Phone 765-494-7543
    Email nlwilkes@purdue.edu
    Web Program Website
    Address Purdue University
    Department of Comparative Pathobiology
    Veterinary Pathology Building
    725 Harrison Street
    West Lafayette, IN 47907-2027
    USA

Additional Information


  • Current master's students wishing to move to a doctoral degree program in this same graduate program will not be required to submit a new application.
  • This is not an application for admission to our DVM program. If you are interested in applying for admission to the DVM program, please e-mail pvmstudentservices@purdue.edu or contact the Student Services Office at 765-494-7893.
  • If you are interested in applying for a clinical pathology, anatomic pathology, or avian pathology graduate/residency program you should apply to the non-thesis Master's/residency program for the appropriate area through the Department of Comparative Pathobiology.
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