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Master of Science in Physiology

CIP Code

26.0901

30-31 credits

Includes both graduate course work in physiology and extensive research experience culminating in a research thesis. It is designed to prepare students for further study at the doctoral level, but graduates may also find employment in biomedical laboratories.

Degree requirements

CHEM 563Principles of Biochemistry 1

3
CHEM 564Principles of Biochemistry 2

3
PHYS 585Research Techniques in Physiology

3
THES 698Thesis

1 TO 6

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

PHYS or ANAT electives

(excluding PHYS 640)

(at least 3 credits must be in physiology)

Total Credit Hours:3

General electives

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 30-31