Biological Sciences - Physiology - M.S. and Ph.D. Download to print

The Master of Science (M.S.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biological Sciences–Physiology faculty and student researchers in physiology study a broad range of topics, including endocrinology, neuroscience, immunology, reproductive biology and other regulatory systems. Researchers have access to resources for physiological research—including a vivarium, tissue culture facility, confocal microscope/visualization facility, laser capture microscope, genomics and proteomics facilities.

Admission into the M.S.:  official transcript(s); 3.0 GPA; GRE (general test); goal statement; three letters of recommendation; list of up to five potential faculty advisors; before admission can be completed, a prospective student must be accepted by a faculty member in the program who will act as adviser and undergraduate coursework roughly equivalent to a Biology minor.

Admission into the Ph.D.:  official transcript(s); GRE; goal statement; three letters of recommendation; list of up to five potential faculty advisors; baccalaureate in the natural sciences with a strong background in biology and related subjects such as chemistry and math. Deficiencies at the time of admission shall be rectified during the first year of graduate study. Before admission can be completed, a prospective student must be accepted by a faculty member in the program who will act as adviser.

For more information about graduate admissions, please visit the Graduate Studies website.

M.S.: Minimum 32 total credit hours.

Ph.D.: Minimum 60 total credit hours.

Graduates of this program will be able to:

1. Understand advanced biological concepts beyond the scope of the typical undergraduate degree and to increase the depth of their knowledge through coursework and hands-on experiences. 
2. Apply scientific principles and appreciate work outside of their particular field. 
3. Effectively communicate about science with colleagues as well as those outside of the student's area of expertise. 
4. Develop the necessary laboratory skills that will allow testing of hypotheses. 

M.S.: A thesis and final defense is required.

Ph.D.: Dissertation and final defense is required.