2019-2020 Graduate Catalog

Master of Arts in Physiology

CIP Code

26.0901

30-31 credits

Designed to strengthen the student’s background in physiology through course work at the graduate level.  Students must fulfill a research requirement, but completion of a thesis is not required. Prepares students for professional schools ( medical, dental and veterinary schools),  physician assistant programs, and teaching at the community college level.

Degree requirements

CHEM 563Principles of Biochemistry 1

3

CHEM 564Principles of Biochemistry 2

3

PHYS 585Research Techniques in Physiology

3

3 credits from

PHYS 511Endocrinology

3

PHYS 513Renal Physiology

3

Total Credit Hours:3

3 credits from

PHYS 514Cardiovascular Physiology

3

PHYS 520Neuroscience

3

Total Credit Hours:3

3-4 credits from

ANAT 525Human Embryology and Histology

4

PHYS 590Advanced Topics in Physiology

1 TO 3

Total Credit Hours:3-4

ANAT or PHYS electives

(excluding PHYS 640)

(at least 3 credits must be in physiology)

Total Credit Hours:9

General electives

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 30-31