Program Overview

Physiology and Medical Sciences: Exercise and Extreme Physiology Emphasis

Overview

The Physiology and Medical Sciences: Exercise and Extreme Physiology Emphasis program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the physiological responses to exercise and extreme environments. This program is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine, research, or healthcare.

Program Details

Coursework Location(s)

• Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Psychology & Human Behavior

Level of Math

• Substantial Knowledge: This strand involves skill and facility with calculus. The S-strand begins at one of two calculus options - MATH 122A/B (Functions for Calculus and First-Semester Calculus) or MATH 125 (Calculus I). Students who successfully complete the S-strand may continue on to MATH 129 (Calculus II), MATH 223 (Vector Calculus), or beyond. Those who choose but are not ready to begin the S-strand will be required to take preparatory work.

Level of Second Language

• 2nd Semester Proficiency: Second-semester skill level in a second language is required. Non-B.A. degree students may fulfill this requirement with one of the following options: 1. Scoring the equivalent of second-semester skill level on an entrance or placement examination administered by The University of Arizona. 2. Completion with a C or better of a second semester course at the post-secondary level. 3. An AP (Advanced Placement), IB (International Baccalaureate) or CLEP (College Level Entrance Program) language score determined by the individual language department. 4. In the College of Engineering by a method determined within the College; however, all students in the college must also take a language placement examination on entrance to the University.

Pre-major Required?

• No

This Major's College

• College of Medicine, Tucson

Degree

• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Sample Plans

4-Year Sample Plan

• First Year:
  • 1st Semester:
    • ENGL 101
    • MATH 119A or MATH 122A/B
    • CHEM 151
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course)
  • 2nd Semester:
    • ENGL 102
    • 2nd MATH (MATH 129 or MATH 263 or BIOS 376 or ECOL 379)
    • CHEM 152
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
• Second Year:
  • 3rd Semester:
    • CHEM 241A
    • CHEM 243A
    • PSIO 201
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
  • 4th Semester:
    • CHEM 241B
    • CHEM 243B
    • PSIO 202
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections
    • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course)
• Third Year:
  • 5th Semester:
    • PSIO 303
    • PSIO Major Elective
    • PHYS 102
    • PHYS 181
    • MCB 181R
    • MCB 181L
  • 6th Semester:
    • PSIO 305
    • PSIO Major Elective
    • PSIO Major Elective
    • PHYS 103
    • PHYS 182
    • ECOL 182R
    • ECOL 182L
• Fourth Year:
  • 7th Semester:
    • PSIO Major Elective
    • BIOC 384 or BIOC 385 or ACBS 445
    • PSIO Major Additional Elective
    • PSIO Major Additional Elective
    • General Elective (approved by Advisor)
  • 8th Semester:
    • PSIO Major Additional Elective
    • PSIO Major Additional Elective
    • General Elective (approved by Advisor)
    • General Elective (approved by Advisor)
    • General Elective (approved by Advisor)

Map Transfer Coursework

• Enter your coursework from Arizona universities or community colleges to see how they can map to this major.
• Connect with The University of Arizona Academic Advisors to validate how your coursework will transfer.

About the Transfer Mapping Categories

• Maps to One Requirement: A transfer course with this designation matches a UAZ course that maps to one requirement for this major.
• Can Map in Multiple Ways: A transfer course with this designation matches a UAZ course that maps to more than one requirement for this major. This means that the transfer course could meet any of the matching requirements but does not mean it fulfills all matching requirements.
• Ask an Advisor: A transfer course with this designation matches a UAZ course that has not yet been mapped to a requirement for this major, or it means that the transfer course was input incorrectly.