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PhD Physiology at University of Oklahoma

University of Oklahoma, United States

Programme overview

Research doctorate on organ and system function in health and disease, including geroscience and aging, neuroscience, diabetes and metabolic disease, vision science and cardiovascular physiology. All students in good standing are supported as graduate research assistants with a stipend, insurance and tuition waivers.

Faculty: College of Medicine / Graduate College  |  Department: Biochemistry and Physiology  |  Duration: Average 5.5 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Norman, OK, United States

What you will study

Uniform GPiBS first-semester curriculum (BMSC 6012, 6112, 6152, 6052 and responsible-conduct courses), then research in a faculty laboratory.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with minimum 3.0 GPA; upper-division biology and biochemistry recommended; substantial hypothesis-driven research experience.

Domestic applicants: USD 5,681 a year (2026-2027). Oklahoma resident tuition. First-year annual tuition estimate listed for Graduate College programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy and Public Health; funded PhD students receive tuition waivers and a stipend. Source

International applicants: USD 21,953 a year (2026-2027). Nonresident tuition (applies to out-of-state and international students). First-year annual tuition estimate listed for Graduate College programmes in Medicine, Pharmacy and Public Health; funded PhD students receive tuition waivers and a stipend. Source

Duration: Average 5.5 years

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