PhD Physiology at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Physiology provides advanced training in how biological systems function, from the cellular and molecular level to the whole organism. Focus areas include cardiovascular physiology, neurophysiology, endocrine regulation and metabolic control.

Faculty: College of Medicine | Department: Department of Physiology, College of Medicine | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Research combined with interdisciplinary coursework; departmental research areas include cardiovascular, neuroscience, metabolic disease and aging.

Career pathways

Academic research, biomedical industries, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and government agencies.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme-specific requirements: Students first apply to the Integrated Biomedical Sciences PhD program, and after successful completion of the 1-year curriculum, students can select this doctoral program to pursue their dissertation research and PhD degree. Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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