BS Integrative Physiology at University of Colorado Boulder

Programme overview

The Department of Integrative Physiology (IPHY), housed within the College of Arts and Sciences, offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. Our undergraduate courses integrate knowledge from various life-science disciplines, enabling students to explore organisms as dynamic systems composed of molecules, cells, tissues and organs. The curriculum places specific emphasis on understanding whole-body function and its relevance to human health and disease.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences | Department: Integrative Physiology | Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

Students must complete a minimum of 40 credit hours, with at least 32 credit hours in courses designated with the IPHY subject code, including a minimum of 21 credit hours at the upper-division level. Sample listed courses: MCDB 1161 From Dirt to DNA: Phage Genomics Laboratory I; IPHY 4060 Cell Physiology; IPHY 4440 Endocrinology; IPHY 4540 Biomechanics.

Career pathways

Upon successful completion of the IPHY BS degree, students will possess the knowledge, skills and expertise necessary for advanced training and diverse career paths.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Undergraduate admission is to CU Boulder and the College of Arts and Sciences, not directly to the major; university and college admission requirements apply.

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.

First-year applicants may enter in fall, spring or summer: the early action deadline of 15 November and regular decision deadline of 15 January apply to fall and summer entry; the spring deadline is 1 October. Transfer applicants may enter in spring (deadline 1 October), summer (15 March) or fall (final deadline 1 June).

SAT and ACT scores are not required for first-year applicants; scores may be self-reported if the applicant wants them considered.

First-year deadlines: spring 1 October; fall and summer early action 15 November; fall and summer regular decision 15 January. Applications are made through the Common Application. The application fee is $65 for domestic applicants and $70 for international applicants; fee waivers can be requested on the Common Application.

Transfer deadlines: spring 1 October; summer and fall early notification 15 March; fall final deadline 1 June. The 2027 transfer application is open.

Apply through the official page: https://www.colorado.edu/admissions

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