Program Overview

Physiology (M.S.)

Overview

The mission of the M.S. program in the Department of Physiology is to provide an introduction to advanced training in physiology. The goal is to train students to carry out advanced research in physiology and to develop problem-solving and presentation skills in a wide variety of professional venues. The program aims to develop the necessary background to work in research, enter the Ph.D. program, or other professional programs.

Requirements

Admission to the program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the graduate programs of the School of Medicine. Applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy degree are normally expected to have a personal interview with one or more members of the Departmental Graduate Committee. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the School of Medicine governing graduate scholarship and degrees.

Program Structure

The master's degree is offered under two plans:

• Plan A (thesis): Applicants must complete a minimum of 30 credits beyond a bachelor's degree, of which eight credits must be thesis research credits (PSL 8999). The remaining twenty-two credits must include four credits from multidisciplinary courses other than Physiology (minor).
• Plan C (coursework): Applicants must complete a minimum of 30 credits of didactic coursework, including four credits from multidisciplinary courses other than Physiology (minor).

Admission Criteria

Admission to the program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and the graduate programs of the School of Medicine. A personal interview with the Departmental Graduate Committee is normally required for applicants to the Doctor of Philosophy degree.