Academic Programs
Graduate Programs in Morphologic Pathology
PROGRAMS OFFERED
The Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science is the
center of veterinary science on the Storrs campus. It consists of
several units, including Pathology, Microbiology, Virology,
Immunology, Bacteriology, Wildlife Diseases, Microchemistry, and
Extension. The department is responsible for teaching, research and
extension programs concerning infectious, metabolic and toxic
diseases of agricultural animals, companion animals, laboratory
animals, pet birds, poultry and wildlife. The department houses the
Connecticut Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and the Northeastern
Research Center for Wildlife Diseases. The general mission of the
department involves the study of disease processes that affect
animals and man. This includes infectious, toxic, metabolic, and
neoplastic diseases of farm animals, pets, poultry, wildlife and
diseases that affect public health and food safety.
A combined morphologic pathology and Ph.D. program is available.
Graduate students spend their first years concentrating on
morphologic pathology and specific course work related to their
graduate research program. Trainees in Pathology receive a broad
based morphologic pathology experience and are exposed to diseases
of domestic animals, wildlife, poultry, and aquatic species.
Trainees are supervised by Board Certified Veterinary Pathologists.
Weekly gross pathology and histopathology seminars are held.
Students have access to the departmental archives which contain a
large and extensive collection of material. Students have access to
a large variety of seminars both on the Storrs campus and at the
Medical School Campus in Farmington. Students are expected to
register in the Graduate School and be enrolled in a Ph.D. program.
Collaborative opportunities exist with the United States Department
of Agriculture, Plum Island Animal Disease Center, School of
Pharmacy Center for Biochemical Toxicology, and the New England
Regional Primate Center.
GUIDELINES FOR Ph.D PROGRAM
All Ph.D. degrees are granted in Pathobiology with areas of
concentration in bacteriology, pathology and virology. All programs
must be completed within eight years with the student maintaining
continuous registration. Your graduate committee should consist of a
major advisor who is a member of the Graduate School and a member of
the department, a minimum three associate advisors should be
identified who compliment the area of anticipated research interest.
This committee should be formed within the first six months of the
student's arrival to assist with course planning. The student
should have frequent committee meetings to discuss research and
academic progress (once per semester). A Plan of Study should be
submitted prior to completing twelve credits of course work.
Students will give at least three seminar presentations during their
tenure (prospectus seminar, near midpoint of their research and
dissertation defense). The General Exam should be taken within one
semester after completing course work. A research prospectus written
in the form of an NIH grant proposal and presented in the form of a
seminar should be completed within six months of passing the general
exam. After the formal seminar, faculty and committee members
discuss the research proposal. Students should submit at least one
paper for publication before their dissertation. The
student must present at a research seminar and defend the their
dissertation publicly. The faculty and committee discuss the
research. Approval of the dissertation rests with the graduate
committee.
FACILITIES
Pathobiology houses the Connecticut Veterinary Diagnostic
Laboratory which is equipped with a fully functioning mammalian and
avian necropsy laboratory, histology laboratory, diagnostic
microbiology, virology, serology laboratories and also houses the
Northeastern Research Center for Wildlife Diseases and the
Microchemistry Research Laboratory. Our facilities include an
excellent animal care laboratory with a surgical suite and a
research farm. The department is located in the science complex
close to the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology and the
University Biotechnology Center. Within the Biotechnology Center
there are facilities for macromolecular characterization, animal
cell culture, image analysis, and transgenic animal production.
Collaborative programs are ongoing with the Department of Animal
Science, Department of Nutritional Sciences, and the School of
Pharmacy Center for Biochemical Toxicology.
The Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science has an
active seminar series and invites outstanding investigators to
present their research and interact with students and faculty.
The Homer Babbidge Library at Storrs provides seating for 3,000
readers and space for 3 million volumes. The building contains the
major portion of the University's book collection, housing 2
million volumes of the system's total of 2.7 million. More than
3.7 million items are available in microtext. Current serial and
periodical subscriptions total 18,615.
We also have a smaller library located in the Department of
Pathobiology and Veterinary Science with journals and texts that
relate specifically to the research, diagnostic and teaching of
pathology.
COMMUNITY
The Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science is in the
College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of
Connecticut, Storrs. The department is housed in three
interconnected buildings in the heart of the University of
Connecticut science complex with close proximity to the
Biotechnology Center, Computer Center and Library.
The University of Connecticut grew out of the Storrs Agricultural
School, which was founded in 1881 as a direct result of the gift of
land, money, and buildings presented to the Connecticut General
Assembly by Charles and Augustus Storrs of Mansfield. Master's
degree study was offered in 1920. The Graduate School was
established officially in 1939, and the University conferred its
first Ph.D. a decade later.
Most graduate degree programs offered by the University are
located at the Storrs campus, which is 25 miles northeast of
Hartford. Storrs is a scenic, rural area. Programs in biomedical
sciences and the marine sciences are also offered at the University
of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington (near Hartford) and at
the Marine Sciences Institute at Avery Point (on Long Island Sound).
Approximately 6,500 students are enrolled in graduate degree
programs. About 2,500 are working toward doctoral degrees.
STIPENDS AND FUNDING
The current stipend is $19,098. Graduate assistantships are
supported by research grants and departmental funds.
APPLICATIONS
The Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree is
required for this program. Post graduate clinical experience is
desirable, but not required Applicants must apply for admission
(admission form, GRE's, and transcripts) to the graduate school at
the University of Connecticut, Storrs. Departmental Deadline for
submission is February 15. Letters of reference and TOEFL (where
applicable) should be sent directly to the department. Notification
of Acceptance is mid March. Receipt of completed applications after
the above deadline will be reviewed with notification of acceptance
following approximately 8 weeks later.
For information, contact:
Maria Chartier
Department of Pathobiology and Veterinary Science
The University of Connecticut
61 North Eagleville Road, Unit-3089
Storrs, CT 06269-3089
Phone: (860) 486-3736
Fax: (860) 486-2794
EMAIL: pathobiology@uconn.edu
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