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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 (612-625-5644)
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.
A four-year degree in a basic science discipline is required for admission.
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
Admission to the IBP Masters program requires a four-year degree in a basic science discipline.
Special Application Requirements:
The Department of Biology and Physiology admits students directly into the MS Plan C option only; the MS Plan C plays a critical role in helping students explore advanced physiology-related careers. The MS Plan A or MS Plan B is an additional or alternative credential for students admitted to the Integrative Biology and Physiology PhD program. Under special circumstances, students admitted to the Plan C program may enter the MS Plan A or MS Plan B program.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
Key to test
abbreviations
(TOEFL, IELTS).
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
20
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 written and 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.
Plan C: Plan C requires
30
major credits and
up to
credits outside the
major.
There is no final exam.
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.
At least 2 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
Plan A and Plan B Required Coursework (20 credits)
Plan A and Plan B students take section 002 of PHSL 5061. Take PHSL 8294 at least twice for 2 credits (total 4 credits) PHSL 8242 is offered every other summer. Take PHSL 5096 (seminar) 4 times.
ANSC 5702 - Cell Physiology
(4.0 cr)
PHSL 5061 - Principles of Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
(4.0 cr)
PHSL 5096 - Integrative Biology and Physiology Research Advances
(1.0 cr)
PHSL 8232 - Critical Reading of Journal Articles in Physiology
(2.0 cr)
PHSL 8242 - Professional Skills Development for Biomedical Scientists
(2.0 cr)
PHSL 8294 - Research in Physiology
(1.0-18.0 cr)
Plan Options
Plan A Thesis Credits
Take at least 10 master's thesis credits.
PHSL 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B Coursework
Required Physiology Coursework (6 credits)
Plan B students need to take two of the four courses during Spring semester of year one. If PHSL 5197 is take, choose 3 credit option.
PHSL 5197 - Stress Physiology
(1.0-3.0 cr)
PHSL 5211 - Physiology of Inflammation in Disease
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5221 - Systems and Computational Physiology
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5444 - Muscle
(3.0 cr)
Biostatistics Requirement (4 credits)
Plan B students select 1 course from the following, in consultation with the director of graduate studies.
PUBH 6414 - Biostatistical Literacy
(3.0 cr)
or
PUBH 6450 - Biostatistics I
(4.0 cr)
or
PUBH 6451 - Biostatistics II
(4.0 cr)
or
STAT 5021 - Statistical Analysis
(4.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan C Coursework
Physiology Coursework
Students should choose 4 courses from the following Physiology courses.
PHSL 4021 - Advanced Physiology and Bioengineering: Bionic Human
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 4031 - Physiological Discussions: Contemporary Topics
(2.0 cr)
PHSL 5115 - Clinical Physiology I
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5116 - Clinical Physiology II
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5211 - Physiology of Inflammation in Disease
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5221 - Systems and Computational Physiology
(3.0 cr)
Elective Coursework
Select electives in consultation with the advisor to meet the 30 credit minimum.
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)
BIOL 5701 - Science Communication: A Primer for Scientists
(2.0 cr)
MICB 4131 - Immunology
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5197 - Stress Physiology
(1.0-3.0 cr)
PHSL 5444 - Muscle
(3.0 cr)
PHSL 5510 - Advanced Cardiac Physiology and Anatomy
(2.0-3.0 cr)
PHSL 5525 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Pelvis and Urinary System
(1.0-2.0 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: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 1.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer |
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] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | AnSc 5702/Phsl 4702/Phsl 5702 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BioC 5444/ Phsl 5444 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every 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 |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
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: | 2.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | MicB 4131/VPM 4131 |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -3.0 [max 3.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 3.0 [max 3.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | BioC 5444/ Phsl 5444 |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Anat 5525/Phsl 5525 |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |