Physiology, MS
Degree: Master of Science (MS)
Field of Study: Physiology
Program Overview
The Department of Physiology and Biophysics encourages research staff members to expand their critical research knowledge and skills by enrolling in our Master of Science in Physiology program. This Tech Master’s Program is specifically designed for staff working full time. Each employer has their own policy on allowing staff to take classes and enroll in graduate programs.
Graduate Policies
For graduate policies and procedures, please review the School of Graduate Studies section of the General Bulletin.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses: | ||
| PHOL 498A | Physiology and Biophysics Departmental Seminar | 1 |
| IBMS 453 | Cell Biology I | 3 |
| IBMS 455 | Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| PHOL 401A | Physiology and Biophysics of Molecules and Cells | 2 |
| PHOL 401B | Physiology and Biophysics of Molecules and Cells | 2 |
| PHOL 498B | Physiology Seminar B (Spring Semester) | 1 |
| PHOL 651 | Thesis M.S. | 15 |
| Choose one of the following: | 1 | |
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section A | ||
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section B | ||
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section C | ||
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section D | ||
| Elective Course | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |
Sample Plan of Study
Thesis Option
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| PHOL 498A | Physiology and Biophysics Departmental Seminar | 1 |
| IBMS 453 | Cell Biology I | 3 |
| IBMS 455 | Molecular Biology I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section A | ||
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section B | ||
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section C | ||
| Since You Were Born: Nobel Prize Biomedical Research in the Last 21 Years- Section D | ||
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Spring | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| PHOL 401A | Physiology and Biophysics of Molecules and Cells | 2 |
| PHOL 401B | Physiology and Biophysics of Molecules and Cells | 2 |
| PHOL 498B | Physiology Seminar B (Spring Semester) | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Summer | ||
| PHOL 651 | Thesis M.S. | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHOL 651 | Thesis M.S. | 6 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Spring | ||
| PHOL 651 | Thesis M.S. | 6 |
| Credit Hours | 6 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 31 | |