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Twin Cities Campus
Integrative Biology and Physiology Ph.D.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 SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-625-5902; fax: 612-301-1543)
Email:
ibpdept@umn.edu
Website: http://z.umn.edu/ibpgradprog
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.
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. PhD students take a core concentration that provides a broad background in the physiology of membranes, cells, transport, and organ systems. Individualized programs are structured to build on the student's strengths and to fill in gaps that would otherwise be an impediment to specific problem solving. Teaching experience is also available to all students.
The graduate program in the Twin Cities has cardiovascular, hypertension and metabolism emphases, although many other areas of specialization are represented.
Students can enter the PhD program from the Twin Cities or Duluth campus. Highly qualified individuals with solid quantitative backgrounds are encouraged to apply. In the Twin Cities, prospective students also include people with previous medical training who are already at the University of Minnesota or are considering the University of Minnesota Medical School for residency or fellowship training.
Entering PhD students are expected to take a series of laboratory rotations to familiarize themselves with active areas of research within the degree program. 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
Other requirements to be completed before admission:
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.
Special Application Requirements:
There are no minimum GPA or GRE score requirements. All applicants need three letters of recommendation. Admission to the program begins in the Fall semester.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
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
32
credits are required in the major.
0 credits are required outside the major. 24 thesis credits are required.
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 3.00
is required for students to remain in good standing.
At least 3 semesters must be completed
before filing a Degree Program Form.
During the first year, students rotate through three to four laboratories, attend weekly seminars, choose an advisor, and begin a research project.
All coursework must be taken A-F and with an earned grade of B or higher unless offered S/N only.
Required Coursework (19 credits)
Take the following courses in consultation with the advisor. 2 credits of PHSL 5701; and 2 credits of PHSL 8294, on an S/N grade basis, at least twice for 4 credits. Take PHSL 5061, section 002.
ANSC 5702 - Cell Physiology
(4.0 cr)
BIOC 8401 - Ethics, Public Policy, and Careers in Molecular and Cellular Biology
(1.0 cr)
PHSL 5061 - Principles of Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
(4.0 cr)
PHSL 5701 - Physiology Laboratory
(1.0-2.0 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)
PhD Seminar (4 credits)
Take PHSL 5096 at least 4 times for a total of 4 credits.
PHSL 5096 - Integrative Biology and Physiology Research Advances
(1.0 cr)
Required Physiology Coursework (6 credits)
Students need take two of the four courses during Spring semester of year one. If PHSL 5197 is taken, choose 3 credits option.
Take 2 or more course(s) totaling 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
·
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)
Thesis Credits (24 credits)
Take 24 credits of doctoral thesis credits.
PHSL 8888 - Thesis Credit: Doctoral
(1.0-24.0 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: | 1.0 [max 2.0] |
Course Equivalencies: | Bioc 8401/GCD 8401 |
Grading Basis: | S-N or Aud |
Typically offered: | Every Spring |
Credits: | 4.0 [max 4.0] |
Typically offered: | Every Fall |
Credits: | 1.0 -2.0 [max 2.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F or Aud |
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: | 1.0 [max 4.0] |
Grading Basis: | A-F only |
Typically offered: | Every Fall & Spring |
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: | 1.0 -24.0 [max 100.0] |
Grading Basis: | No Grade |
Typically offered: | Every Fall, Spring & Summer |