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20 courses with the subject MSPA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

MSPA 500SGross Anatomy5.0

Dissection of the human body with particular attention to the morphological relationships of individual organ systems. Emphasis is placed on internal anatomy as a major facet of this instruction which is designed for eventual autopsy evisceration and subsequent dissection, as well as surgical pathology gross examinations.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 15 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 501SIntroduction to Human Physiology3.0

Introduction to Human Physiology is intended for graduate students within ICO and PMPH to develop a graduate level understanding of human physiology. In addition to the specific learning objectives outlined herein, the course enriches the overall graduate biomedical science curriculum of these programs. For students in a pre-medical program of study, Introduction to Human Physiology integrates with other courses, such as biochemistry and anatomy, to prepare students for both the MCAT as well as more advanced graduate course work.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 3 times for 12 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 510SLaboratory Management2.0

The organization and function of an Anatomic Pathology laboratory is investigated to include ordering supplies, financial management, computerization, laboratory safety, billing, personnel managements, organizational compliance (JCAHO, CAP, OSHA) and quality assurance.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 4 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 520SMedical Terminology3.0

Study of the etymology of medical and surgical terms with emphasis on the principles or word analysis, construction, and evolution.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 530SBiomedical Photography4.0

Basic introductory photography course with special emphasis on macro, close-up and photomicrographic techniques. Special techniques relative to the biomedical field, such as digital imaging and basic radiographic techniques are explored.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 8 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 540SHistotechnology I3.0

Basic histology and histochemistry techniques are covered through formal lecture and laboratory experience.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 541SHistotechnology II3.0

Advanced histology and histochemistry techniques are covered through formal lecture and laboratory experience. This course is a continuation of MSPA 540S.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits Prerequisites: MSPA 540S [Min Grade: C]
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 550SApplied Anatomic Pathology4.0

The course is designed to bring the students through the clinical aspects of chart review as well as academic autopsy and surgical pathology practices.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 8 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 560SMedical Ethics2.0

"MedEthEx OnLine" is a series of exercises in medical ethics and communication skills. The goal of the program is to enable students to improve their knowledge of medical ethics and their skills in communicating about ethical issues with patients and their families.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 4 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 570SMedical Pathology I6.0
Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 571SMedical Pathology II4.0
Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 8 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 580SMedical Microbiology I4.0
Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 8 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 581SMedical Microbiology II3.0
Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 6 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 590SLeadership Skills for the Medical Profession3.0

This course is designed to help students develop leadership skills in order to facilitate success in their professional and personal lives. Students will be given the opportunity to discover and practice several leadership strategies and techniques. Topics will include leadership skills, communication skills, time-management, team-building, conflict resolution and stress management.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 600SSurgical Pathology I6.0

Clinical practicum designed to teach the students the methods of gross tissue description, dissection and preparation of surgical specimens for light, immunofluorescent, immunochemical, frozen and electron microscopy.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 601SSurgical Pathology II6.0

Clinical practicum designed to teach the students the methods of gross tissue description, dissection and preparation of surgical specimens for light, immunofluorescent, immunochemical, frozen and electron microscopy. A continuation of Surgical Pathology I.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits Prerequisites: MSPA 600S [Min Grade: C]
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 602SSurgical Pathology III6.0

Clinical practicum designed to teach the students the methods of gross tissue description, dissection and preparation of surgical specimens for light, immunofluorescent, immunochemical, frozen and electron microscopy. A continuation of Surgical Pathology II.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits Prerequisites: MSPA 601S [Min Grade: C]
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 610SAutopsy Pathology I6.0

Clinical practicum designed to teach the students techniques of autopsy evisceration and dissection as well as special skills and procedures necessary for the performance of post-mortem examinations.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 611SAutopsy Pathology II6.0

Clinical practicum designed to teach the students techniques of autopsy evisceration and dissection as well as special skills and procedures necessary for the performance of post-mortem examinations. A continuation of Autopsy Pathology I.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits Prerequisites: MSPA 610S [Min Grade: C]
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu
MSPA 612SAutopsy Pathology III6.0

Clinical practicum designed to teach the students techniques of autopsy evisceration and dissection as well as special skills and procedures necessary for the performance of post-mortem examinations. A continuation of Autopsy Pathology II.

Subject
MSPA
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
Can be repeated 2 times for 12 credits Prerequisites: MSPA 611S [Min Grade: C]
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.drexel.edu

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