Overview

The interdisciplinary faculty—with expertise in molecular biology of infectious diseases, parasitology, and immunology—as well as well- equipped laboratories, provide a stimulating environment for graduate training.

Depending on individual interest, graduate students in the Pathobiological Sciences program at Louisiana State University may choose courses with an emphasis in immunology and molecular virology, bacterial or viral pathogenesis, or parasitology and parasite-induced diseases.

Outcomes

This academic and scientific program develops uniquely trained scientists who are able to contribute to the improved health of food-producing, companion, and aquatic animals through vaccine development and modulation of the immune response.

Graduates possess the ability to investigate the pathogenesis and disease mechanisms of existing and newly emerging animal and human pathogens to advance animal and human health through research.

Graduates may qualify for examination by the American College of Veterinary Microbiologists and for assuming responsibilities of academic, industrial, and governmental positions.

Programme Structure

The Department of Pathobiological Sciences (PBS) provide academic training in cutting-edged research and technologies in Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine, including:

microbiology
immunology
pathology
cancer biology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-05-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

54 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Baton Rouge, United States

Disciplines

Biology Pathology View 351 other PhDs in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Minimum requirements:

Veterinary medical training is NOT required.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited US institution or the equivalent from a foreign institution.
GPA of at least 3.0.

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29770 USD / year

≈ 29770 USD / year
Out-of-State

29770 USD / year

≈ 29770 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12854 USD / year

≈ 12854 USD / year

Living costs

Baton Rouge

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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