PhD Integrative Biology and Physiology at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Programme overview

Physiology may be defined as the application of mathematics, physics, and chemistry to the study of structure and function in living systems. As such, physiology is a "hybrid" field in which expertise from many other disciplines is ordinarily required and combined. The program emphasizes a quantitative approach to understanding the functions of cells, organs, and systems in living animals.

Faculty: Medical School | Duration: 5 years / 32 major credits + 24 thesis credits | Study mode: full-time | Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: IBP Graduate Program Support Courses, Laboratory Rotations and TA Course, Seminar, Biostatistics Course, Ethics, Thesis Credits. Students in their first year of the PhD rotate through three to four laboratories, attend weekly seminars, choose an advisor, and begin a research project. All courses must be taken A-F and with an earned grade of B or higher unless offered S/N only.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree with at least one year (three quarters or two semesters) of calculus, one year of physics, one year of biology, and two years of chemistry is required. For the minor, a background in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology acceptable to the graduate faculty is required. There are no minimum GPA or GRE score requirements. All applicants need three letters of recommendation and a personal statement. The deadline to submit an application is December 1. Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 107, IELTS 7.

Duration: 5 years / 32 major credits + 24 thesis credits

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