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Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology (Doctoral) at Michigan State University

Michigan State University, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology trains students in physiological research methods, with emphasis on original research that contributes to knowledge. Training areas include cellular and molecular physiology, endocrinology, cardiovascular, neurophysiology and reproduction.

Faculty: College of Natural Science  |  Department: Physiology  |  Duration: Typically three or more years beyond the bachelor's degree  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students form a guidance committee, pass a comprehensive examination within the first two years including a thesis research proposal seminar, and complete and orally defend a dissertation based on original research.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry into the doctoral program requires a major advisor and either 30 graduate credits, a master's or professional degree, or a pass on the departmental comprehensive examination. Research potential may be shown by a prior thesis master's, publication or other documented evidence.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: Typically three or more years beyond the bachelor's degree

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