2023-2024 Graduate Catalog

Master of Science 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 credits

Required courses, 18 credits

BIO 629Seminar in Biology

1-10

PHYS 695Current Issues in Physiology

1-3

CHEM 563Principles of Biochemistry 1

3

CHEM 564Principles of Biochemistry 2

3

PHYS 685Research Techniques in Physiology

3

THES 698Thesis

1 TO 6

Students will take BIO 629 for 1 credit and PHYS 695 for 2 credits. THES 698 must be taken for 6 credits.

6 credits from

ANAT 625Human Embryology and Histology

4

PHYS 611Endocrinology

3

PHYS 613Renal Physiology

3

3 credits from

PHYS 614Cardiovascular Physiology

3

PHYS 620Neuroscience

3

3 credits from

ANAT 605Human Neuroanatomy

3

ANAT 690Special Studies in Anatomy

1 TO 3

PHYS 615Physiology of Aging

3

PHYS 616Human Toxicology

3

PHYS 617Advanced Topics in Physiology

3

PHYS 635Pathophysiology

3

PHYS 690Special Studies in Physiology

1 TO 3