MR Physiology at North Carolina State University

Programme overview

The Physiology Graduate Program is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental program comprising faculty drawn from across the University. An advanced degree in Physiology is highly valued by the scientific community and can lead to careers in research and teaching in academia, industry and government laboratories, public policy and consulting.

Faculty: College of Agriculture and Life Sciences | Department: Physiology | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall, Spring, Summer | Location: Raleigh, NC, United States

What you will study

The degree requires 36 credit hours. All Master's students are required to complete PHY 503 , PHY 504 , BCH 553 , and a one-credit hour course in research ethics. Master of Science Degree: For a Master of Science degree a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work in the degree program is required including a minimum of 20 hours of course work at the 500-800 level. Courses listed in the plan include: PHY 503 General Physiology I; PHY 504 General Physiology II; PHY 505 Pathophysiology; PHY 524 Comparative Endocrinology; PHY 595 Special Topics in Physiology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students entering the graduate program in Physiology should have a Bachelor's degree in a related biological or physical science. Undergraduate courses should include Physiology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Calculus, and Physics. Each application package will be screened by the Admissions Committee. Factors considered for admission include: grade point average (3.0 is required for regular admission), GRE scores, undergraduate courses, letters of recommendation, and the willingness of a member of the Graduate Physiology faculty to serve as the applicant's advisor. Application deadlines: Fall: January 15 (priority); April 15 (Early); June 15 (Final) Spring: October 15 Summer 1: January 15 Summer 2: April 15

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.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2, subject to individual programme availability.

Graduate School priority deadlines: US citizens Fall June 25, Spring November 25, Summer 1 March 25, Summer 2 May 10; international applicants Fall March 1, Spring July 15, Summer 1 and Summer 2 December 15. Programme deadlines may be earlier and apply if so. Application fees are non-refundable.

Apply through the official page: https://applygrad.ncsu.edu/apply

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