About The Experimental Pathology (expath) Ph.d. Program in Yale University
The Experimental Pathology Graduate Program is committed to building and maintaining a supportive community in which students from diverse backgrounds and experiences are supported in their professional development and social and intellectual goals. We strive to create an inviting environment and institutional culture of inclusivity where every individual’s unique and diverse characteristics are valued and respected. We hope that you will feel well integrated and at home.
The ExPath Ph.D. Program emphasizes research on disease mechanisms, built upon a strong foundation of training in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics and bioinformatics. Students in this program draw upon the wide range of expertise at Yale University in all areas of contemporary biology and pathology.
The ExPath program is the home program for most faculty members of the Pathology Department, who share an overarching common goal of training students in understanding the mechanistic basis of human disease. ExPath faculty have great strengths in areas of cell and molecular biology, signal transduction, mitochondrial disease and aging, cytoskeleton, virology, cancer biology, immunology, vascular and endothelial cell biology, bioinformatics, and the study of model genetic organisms (e.g. mouse and yeast).
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS :7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 100
- PTE : 70
Yale University Highlights
College Type |
Private |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Annual Endowment |
29.4 billion USD |
Student Retention Rate |
99% |
Work-study program |
Yes |
Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
Campus Housing Capacity |
83% |
English language proficiency score |
TOEFL or equivalent |
Financial Aid |
Available as grants, awards and scholarships |
Yale University Cost of Attendance
An anticipated budget for overseas students wishing to study in the United States has been listed below to make financial planning easier for all aspirants of the institute.
The cost of attendance for undergraduates includes:
Type of Fee |
Amount (USD) |
Tuition and Fees |
57,700 |
Room |
9,750 |
Board |
7,450 |
Estimated books and personal expenses |
3,700 |
Student Activities Fee |
125 |
Total |
78,725 |
The estimated cost of attendance for graduates are as follows:
Type of Fee |
Amount (USD) |
Tuition |
10,825 – 22,150 |
Program Fee |
5,412.50 |
Continuous Registration Fee |
675 |
Health Insurance |
2,450 |
Other fees |
11,230 – 35,400 |
Total |
30,592 – 66,087 |