Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology (Master's) at Michigan State University

Programme overview

The MS in Molecular, Cellular, and Integrative Physiology trains students in broad physiological knowledge and research methods, centred on an original research problem and thesis (Plan A). Areas include cellular and molecular physiology, endocrinology, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurophysiology, respiration and reproduction.

Faculty: College of Natural Science | Department: Physiology | Duration: 30 credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: East Lansing, MI, United States

What you will study

Students complete 30 credits under Plan A, including at least 8 credits of research and a thesis, with supporting-area coursework planned with a major advisor and advisory committee.

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Entry requirements

An undergraduate physiology major is not required, but a background in biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics through calculus is essential: one year of physiology, biology or zoology, one year each of mathematics and physics, and chemistry through organic and quantitative analysis. Deficiencies can be removed with collateral courses. Admission is based on past record, Graduate Record Examination results and recommendations.

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.

Graduate applicants can start in fall (late August), spring (January) or summer (May) in the MPH programme; intake terms for other graduate programmes are set by each department or program.

The graduate application fee is $75 for domestic and international applicants, with one fee per application; applicants may submit up to two applications to different graduate majors per semester. Applications are reviewed by the department or program, which sets its own deadlines.

MPH application deadlines (SOPHAS completion): fall May 18, spring October 18, summer February 15; MSU supplemental application: fall June 1, spring November 1, summer March 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.msu.edu/apply/graduate-students

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