2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Master of Arts in Physiology

This program is designed for students seeking in-depth coverage of physiological principles pertaining to the human organism, endocrinology, renal function, cardiovascular dynamics, and pathophysiology.

30-31 credits

Required courses, 9 credits

CHEM 563Principles of Biochemistry 1

3

CHEM 564Principles of Biochemistry 2

3

PHYS 685Research Techniques in Physiology

3

3 credits from

PHYS 611Endocrinology

3

PHYS 613Renal Physiology

3

3 credits from

PHYS 614Cardiovascular Physiology

3

PHYS 620Neuroscience

3

3-4 credits from

ANAT 625Human Embryology and Histology

4

PHYS 690Special Studies in Physiology

1 TO 3

9 credits ANAT or PHYS electives

(excluding PHYS 640)

(Electives must be at the 600-level and at least 3 credits must be in physiology)

3 credits General electives

Electives must be at the 600-level