Prospective graduate students
Welcome to the Graduate Program in Molecular and Integrative Physiology Concentration
- Part of the Multidisciplinary Biomedical and Biological Sciences (MBBS) Graduate Program
- Research-intensive program leading to Master of Science (M.S.) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
- Cutting-edge research and advanced training in behavioral neuroscience, cell physiology, developmental biology, mammalian physiology, molecular biology, molecular endocrinology, molecular neuroscience, molecular physiology in sensory organs, neuroendocrinology, reproductive biology, reproductive endocrinology, vascular physiology and human anatomy
- The goal of our program is to train highly motivated students for careers in teaching and research in universities, industry and government
- For information on faculty and research areas
Admissions
- Applicants should apply to the MBBS Graduate Program
- Entry through Interdisciplinary Rotations-Carbondale or Direct Entry to Molecular and Integrative Physiology Concentration
- Students applying to Interdisciplinary Rotations-Carbondale can select laboratory rotations in Molecular & Integrative Physiology, Anatomy & Neurobiology and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
- Preference for admissions is given to students entering the Ph.D. track
Financial Aid
- The Division of Molecular and Integrative Physiology offers teaching or research assistantships with a tuition waiver to qualified applicants accepted into the Concentration
- Financial assistance depends on availability, the student’s qualifications and academic status.
Curriculum
Fall Semester
- MBBS 500 Introduction to Scientific Communication
- MBBS 502 Research Experience through laboratory Rotations
- MBBS 504 Fundamentals of Graduate Research
Spring Semester
- MBBS 511B Advanced Mammalian Physiology
- MBBS 501 Advanced Scientific Communication
- Research or Electives
Summer Session
- Research or electives
Fall Semester
- MBBS 511A Advanced Mammalian Physiology
- MBBS 501 Advanced Scientific Communication
- Research or electives
Spring Semester
- MBBS 540 Responsible Conduct of Research
- MBBS 501 Advanced Scientific Communication
- Research or electives
Summer Session
- Research or electives
M.S. students complete thesis
Ph.D. students take preliminary exams
Ph.D. students complete dissertation
*M.S. and Ph.D. students must enroll in MBBS 501 Advanced Scientific Communication for each semester until graduation