2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 19, 2024  
2017-2018 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physiology and Neuroscience, MS


Program Description:

The program provides students with both a broad knowledge of physiology and neuroscience as well as concentrated experience in one specific area of specialization. The department offers a variety of graduate courses including human physiology, membrane transport, intercellular communication, ion channels, and human neurophysiology, as well as seminar and special topics courses. While the department does not offer a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience, a continuation of graduate  studies with our faculty-by students from this or any other graduate program-may lead to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Biomedical Sciences.

Admissions Requirements:

Physiology and Neuroscience - The requirements for admission are:

  1. B.A., B.S., or equivalent degree
  2. Overall GPA of 3.00-plus or GRE total of 310 (minimum 153 verbal; 153 mathematics)
  3. Suggested prerequisite courses: general biology (one year), organic chemistry (one year), general physics (one year), mathematics (one year through introductory calculus), and one year of advanced study in biology, chemistry, physics, or computer science

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Program Requirements:


Physiology and Neuroscience - In order to qualify for the Master of Science degree, students must satisfy the requirements of the Graduate School as well as program requirements. The first two semesters involve 17 credit hours, which include required departmental and other courses determined in consultation with the student’s advisor. Research activities begin in the second semester of the first year. The second program year involves 13 credit hours with emphasis on research. Completed research is presented in written thesis form at the end of the second year, with a public oral defense.

I. Required Courses


II. Electives


  • 8000-level Seminar inside or outside the Department of NCBP. Credit Hour(s): 1
  • 6000-level or above course related to program of study. Approval of Program Director is required for electives taken outside the Department of NCBP. Credit Hour(s): 3

Total: 30 Hours