This information is intended for students who entered the Physiology Graduate Training Program prior to 2019 and are completing their Physiology degree.
The curriculum is designed to provide depth and breadth in physiology, as well as experience in critical reading and presentation of the literature. Courses are selected with the help of the First Year Committee and the Thesis Committee, who may also recommend courses to fill in gaps in a student’s background. The purpose of courses is to assure that students are able to teach physiology in an academic setting. The Graduate School requires students to take a minimum of 51 graduate level course credits (including research credits) in order to qualify for the Ph.D. degree.
Core Courses
| *Physiology 435 | Human Physiology, 5 credits |
| Genetics 466 | General Genetics, 3 credits |
| Neuroscience 610 | Cell and Molecular Neuroscience, 4 credits |
| OBGYN 955 or equivalent | Responsible Conduct in Research, 2 credits |
| Physiology 901 | Student Seminar, 1 credit every semester |
| Statistics 541 or 571 | Statistics, 3 or 4 credits |
*This can be waived in consultation with the director and/or student’s advisory committee.
Electives Available to Physiology Graduate Students
| Animal Sciences 875 | Reproductive Patterns, Endocrine Physiology, Pregnancy, Parturition & Lactation 1-4 credits |
| Biochemistry 550 | Topics in Medical Biochemistry, 2 credits |
| Biochemistry 602 | Biochemistry Mechanisms-Regulation/Cell, 2 credits |
| Biochemistry 630 | Cellular Signal Transduction Mechanisms, 3 credits |
| Biomedical Engineering 505 | Biofluidics, 3 credits |
| Biochemistry 665 | Biophysical Chemistry, 4 credits |
| Biomedical Engineering 505 | Biofluidics, 3 credits |
| Biochemistry | Biophysical Chemistry, 4 credits |
| Kinesiology 773 | Cardiorespiratory Adaptations to Exercise and Environment, 3 credits |
| Kinesiology 774 | Metabolic Responses to Exercise and Environmental Stress, 2 credits |
| Kinesiology 779 | Human Muscle Function in Health and Disease, 2 credits |
| Math 801 | Topics in Applied Math, 3 credits |
| Neuroscience 611 | Systems Neuroscience |
| Neuroscience 625 | Brain Cell Culture and Imaging: Lab Course, 2 credits |
| Neuroscience 675 | Special Topics, 3 credits |
| Neuroscience 765 | Developmental Neurobiology |
| Nutritional Sciences 875 | Intermediary Metabolism of Macronutrients |
| Oncology 675 | Topics in Cancer Research, 2 credits |
| Pathology 750 | Cellular & Molecular Biology/Pathology, 3 credits |
| PBS 500 | Molecular Biology Techniques |
| Pharmacology 711 | Neurotransmitter Receptor/Ion Channels, 2 credits |
| Physiology 533 | Molecular Physiology, 2 credits |
| Physiology 675 | Cell Signaling in Cardiac Disease, 2 credits |
| Psychology 556 | Hormones and Behavior, 3 credits |
| Psychology 610 | Stat. Analysis & Psychology Experiments, 3 credits |
| Zoology 570 | Cell Biology, 3 credits |
A GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale excluding research credit) for graduate level courses must be maintained. The Graduate School may put a student on probation if minimum standards are not met. Incomplete grades remaining beyond the next semester are considered unsatisfactory.
Research Credits:
Along with formal coursework, students register for research credits.