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University of Arizona Graduate Interdisciplinary Programs Physiological Sciences 1548 E. Drachman P.O. Box 210476 Tucson, AZ 85721-0476 US   Phone: 1-520-626-2898 Fax: 1-520-626-8233   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Physiological Sciences Doctoral Physiological Sciences On Campus   Physiology is the science of life and of all molecular, cellular and organ level processes that support the life of an organism. Physiologists are at the frontier of biomedical research; we address an exciting variety of scientific questions and many of our new discoveries and techniques are rapidly translated into clinical breakthroughs for treatment of various diseases. In the Physiological Sciences Program at the University of Arizona, graduate students work side-by-side with the faculty investigators from a large range of disciplines using cutting edge, innovative research techniques and experimental approaches at the molecular, cellular, and organ systems levels. An expanding array of career opportunities is available for physiologists in academia, industry, and governmental laboratories. Physiologists who contribute to this large research effort come from diverse undergraduate backgrounds, including biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, and other disciplines. Our program includes over 65 faculty members from 20 departments in basic and clinical sciences at the University of Arizona. We offer a breadth of research opportunities for students that span from the molecular and cellular to the systems levels of physiology. Physiological Sciences at UA has been recognized by the award of highly competitive training grants from the National Institutes of Health. NIH student support for training in the areas of Cardiovascular Physiology, Systems and Integrative Physiology, Neuroscience and Biomedical Imaging and Spectroscopy are available. Several of these awards are shared with other graduate programs to provide support for graduate students in all areas of physiology.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree: 2 years for MS 5 years for PhD    Previous Degrees A bachelor's degree from a college or university that grants degrees recognized by the University of Arizona. Undergraduate courses in the basic sciences, however deficits in one area can be made up during the early phase of  Pre-Requisite Courses Undergraduate coursework in the following is recommended: * 2 semesters of coursework in the life sciences * 2 semesters of inorganic chemistry with labs (biochemistry is strongly recommended) * 1 semester of mathematics (preferably calculus) * 2 semesters of physics with lab  International Student Requirements International applicants must also provide official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Prior experience in a research laboratory is highly desirable although not required.  Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3996  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3109  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $628  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11304  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable