Comparative Pathobiology

Supported Degree Objectives


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

Required Supporting Documents


English Proficiency Requirements


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.
Purdue West Lafayette campus