Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology

Program Overview

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology at the University of Manitoba provides a foundation in medical physiology and laboratory experience for those seeking careers in human sciences, biomedical research, or health-related fields. The one-year program requires 27 credit hours of 5000-level physiology courses with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Graduates are prepared for further education or entry-level positions in research, laboratory, or science education.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Post-Baccalaureate Diploma in Medical Physiology and Pathophysiology at the University of Manitoba provides exposure to a medical research and school environment. It lays a foundation for those who have little or no medical physiology and/or laboratory experience, do not qualify for direct entry into the graduate program, and/or are interested in a gap year before pursuing another education program or a career in human sciences, biomedical research, and other health-related areas.

Outline:

The one-year program requires students to complete 27 credit hours of required physiology courses at the 5000-level with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and no grade below B in all courses.

Required Courses:

• PHGY 5002 Respiratory Physiology and Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
• PHGY 5004 Cardiovascular Physiology and Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
• PHGY 5006 Endocrine Physiology and Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
• PHGY 5008 Neurophysiology and Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)
• PHGY 5010 Cell Physiology and Pathophysiology (3 credit hours)

Careers:

The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in human sciences, biomedical research, and other health-related areas. Students may pursue further education in graduate programs or directly enter the workforce in positions such as research assistants, laboratory technicians, or science educators.