Human Physiology

The Human Physiology curriculum offers rigorous study of human physiology across the molecular/cellular, systems, organism, and behavioral levels. At the undergraduate level this study begins with foundation courses in mathematics, statistics, biology, chemistry, and physics, continues with core courses in anatomy and physiology, and is capped by elective courses that provide for in-depth study across a broad range of topics in human physiology, including those related to health and disease. Undergraduates can also pursue laboratory-based original research under the mentorship of faculty. The undergraduate curriculum provides an excellent preparation for students with career interests in the health professions and/or biomedical research. The graduate curriculum is designed to provide more focused study of human physiology to prepare students for research as independent investigators, and for college teaching careers.

Degree

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Physiology

Career Options

Students in the area of Human Physiology often continue their studies in health professional programs to become physicians/surgeons, physical therapists, physician assistants, dentists, optometrists, podiatrists, or similar professionals. Others pursue graduate degrees (MS and/or PhD) in the biomedical or physiological sciences to prepare for careers in research and/or college teaching. Students who choose not to pursue advanced degrees are well qualified for employment in research or clinical laboratories.