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Twin Cities Campus
Integrative Biology and Physiology M.S.Integrative Biology and Physiology
Medical School
Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information
Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology, Jackson Hall 6-125, 321 Church Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-5902; fax: 612-625-5149)
Email:
ibpdept@umn.edu
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the
General Information section of
this
website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
Note: The Integrative Biology and Physiology graduate program does not routinely accept applications directly to the MS; rather, the MS is an additional or alternative credential for students admitted to the Integrative Biology and Physiology PhD program.
The Twin Cities graduate program has a cardiovascular emphasis, although other areas of specialization are represented.
The program includes faculty and corresponding research laboratories from the Department of Integrative Biology and Physiology and also the Departments of Medicine; Surgery; Neuroscience; Neurosurgery; Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, and Biophysics; Pharmacology; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; Kinesiology; and Animal Science.
Program Delivery
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program
is 3.00.
Special Application Requirements:
Note: The Integrative Biology and Physiology graduate program does not routinely accept applications directly to the MS; rather, the MS is an additional or alternative credential for students admitted to the Integrative Biology and Physiology PhD program.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the
General Information section of this
website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires
22
major credits,
0
credits outside the major,
and
10
thesis credits.
The final exam is written and oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires
30
major credits and
0
credits outside the major.
The final exam is oral.
A capstone project is required.
Capstone Project:The Plan B project, completed under the direction of an IBP faculty member, focuses on an aspect of Physiology.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 2.80
is required for students to remain in good standing.
Twin Cities campus: Students complete the MS degree only under exceptional circumstances.
Required Coursework (15 credits)
Take PHSL 8232 in conjunction with PHSL 5101. Take PHSL 8294, on an S/N grade basis, at least twice for 2 credits.
ANSC 5702 - Cell Physiology
(4.0 cr)
PHSL 5101 - Human Physiology
(5.0 cr)
PHSL 8232 - Critical Reading of Journal Articles in Physiology
(2.0 cr)
PHSL 8294 - Research in Physiology
(1.0-18.0 cr)
Molecular Biology and Genetics Coursework (3 credits)
Select at least 3 credits chosen from the following in consultation with the advisor.
BIOC 4331 - Biochemistry I: Structure, Catalysis, and Metabolism in Biological Systems
(4.0 cr)
BIOC 4332 - Biochemistry II: Molecular Mechanisms of Signal Transduction and Gene Expression
(4.0 cr)
BIOC 6021 - Biochemistry
(3.0 cr)
BIOL 4003 - Genetics
(3.0 cr)
BIOL 4004 - Cell Biology
(3.0 cr)
GCD 5036 - Molecular Cell Biology
(3.0 cr)
IBP Seminar Series (4 credits)
Take PHSL 5096 at least 4 times for a minimum of 4 credits.
PHSL 5096 - Integrative Biology and Physiology Research Advances
(1.0 cr)
Plan Options
-OR-
Plan B
Electives
Select elective credits in consultation with the advisor to meet the minimum course credit requirement. Coursework may include the following courses:
NUTR 8620 - Advances in Nutrition
(2.0 cr)
PHSL 5197 - Stress Physiology
(1.0-3.0 cr)
PHSL 5701 - Physiology Laboratory
(1.0-2.0 cr)
PHSL 8242 - Professional Skills Development for Biomedical Scientists
(2.0 cr)
PUBH 6450 - Biostatistics I
(4.0 cr)
PUBH 6451 - Biostatistics II
(4.0 cr)
STAT 5021 - Statistical Analysis
(4.0 cr)
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Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | AnSc 5702/Phsl 4702/Phsl 5702 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 5.0 [max 5.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | INMD 6814/PHSL 5101 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -18.0 [max 18.0] |
Grading Basis: | S-N only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BioC 3021/BioC 3022/BioC 4331/ |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BioC 3021/BioC 3022/BioC 4331/ |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 4003/GCD 3022 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Biol 4004/GCD 3033/4005W |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |