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Nov 29, 2024
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2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physiology and Neuroscience, MS
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Program Description:
The program curriculum is built on fundamental concepts in biochemistry and molecular biology, physiology, and neuroscience. In addition students take part in the department seminar and can choose elective topics relevant to their research. While the department does not offer a Ph.D. in physiology and neuroscience, a continuation of graduate studies with our faculty may lead to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree in Biomedical Sciences, Neuroscience & Physiology concentration.
Admissions Requirements:
Physiology and Neuroscience - The requirements for admission are:
- B.A., B.S., or equivalent degree
- Overall GPA of 3.00-plus. A GPA of less than 3.0 requires submission of GRE scores with a combined GRE total exceeding 305 (minimum 153 Verbal; 152 Quantitative).
- International students are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). A TOEFL score exceeding 550, or a minimum score of 100 on the TOEFL-IBL is required.
- Suggested prerequisite courses: general biology (two years), chemistry (two years including organic chemistry), 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. II. Electives
- PN 6300 Medical Cell Biology and Physiology. Credit Hour(s): 3
- PN 7220 Ion Channels Credit Hour(s): 3
- PN 7100 Breakthroughs in Neuroscience Credit Hour(s): 2
- MI 7260 Immunology Credit Hour(s): 4
- MI 7310 Virology Credit Hour(s): 3
- PN 7920 Mechanisms of Cell Death Credit Hour(s): 2
- Other electives related to the program of study may be taken with approval of Program Director and thesis advisor.
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