PhD Cellular and Integrative Physiology at West Virginia University

Programme overview

Physiology is a dynamic life science that focuses on the study of biological systems at many levels of complexity, ranging from genes and molecules to cells and organisms. Thus, training in physiology has the ultimate goal of linking molecular and cellular information to functional outcomes. Currently, groundbreaking research and discovery in the life sciences are more interdisciplinary than ever, and students studying within the realm of physiology can expect to work with a wide range of scientists, including pharmacologists who are focused in a complementary field: namely, the study of how drugs affect biological systems and how biological systems affect drugs.

Faculty: School of Medicine | Duration: 78 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

Required coursework includes Scientific Integrity, Scientific Rigor and Ethics, Biomedical Lab Experience, Professional Development for Scientists 1, Professional Development for Scientists 2, Experiential Learning for Biomedical Trainees, Scientific Writing. Programme/major requirements total 78 credit hours.

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Application information

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 applications are made through the WVU online graduate application with a $75 application fee; minimum cumulative GPA 2.75 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission, and some programmes require higher.

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