85 PhD programmes in Physiology

The Sports Sciences programme from the Hungarian University of Sports Science stands as the only one of its kind in Hungary, offering students a unique opportunity to explore the exciting and diverse world of sport sciences.

Research in the Toxicology, Physiology and Molecular Mechanisms (TPMM) track at Johns Hopkins University is focused on discovering novel molecular mechanisms that drive the pathophysiology of major chronic diseases, with the goal of developing prevention and therapeutic strategies to improve public health. 

Pathobiology, Pharmacology and Physiology is one of eight interdisciplinary PhD themes within Graduate Biomedical Sciences at The University of Alabama at Birmingham. Students select a theme upon application but have access to faculty and courses from across GBS, allowing for flexibility in both research and academics.

Your Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition research degree from University of Nottingham, is bespoke and allows you to choose your own area of interest to research, under the title of your choosing.

During the postdoctoral study, the student in this Normal and Pathological Physiology programme from Pavol Jozef Safárik University in Kosice acquires knowledge in the field of normal and pathological physiology, focused on mechanisms of physiological and pathological processes that take place in the human body.

The Cellular and Molecular Physiology and Biophysics Program provides a stimulating and supportive environment enabling graduate students to acquire fundamental training in physiology, cellular and molecular biology, and biophysics while participating in the rich intellectual life of Columbia University.

At University of Houston, the Graduate Program in Physiological Optics/Vision Science confers an M.S. and/or Ph.D. degree and prepares students to embark on a career in teaching and/or research in the basic or clinical science of vision.

A central goal of physiology in the post-genomic era is to understand how thousands of encoded proteins serve to bring about the highly coordinated behavior of cells and tissues. This Molecular and Cellular Physiology program is offered at Stanford University.

Cell Biology research at Penn has contributed to numerous medical advances in recent years, including those related to diabetes, blindness, muscular dystrophy and cancer. This Cell and Molecular Biology - Cell Biology, Physiology and Metabolism program is offered at the University of Pennsylvania.

The Cell Biology and Physiology Curriculum at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill encompasses the fields of cell biology, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, renal and respiratory physiology, neurobiology, cellular signal transduction, endocrinology, and cancer. 

The Surgery and Morphological Sciences programme offered by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona develops advanced research expertise in surgical practice, anatomy, and pathological analysis.

The goal of the Exercise Physiology program offered by University of Missouri - Columbia is to develop new knowledge in the areas of exercise training, and cardiovascular and metabolic adaptations. 

This Applied Physiology and Nutrition program at University of Memphis is an interdisciplinary, research-intensive program that provides training in basic and translational science.

Neurophysiology at University of Cape Town is an interdisciplinary area of scientific and clinical training and research, sharing skills and expertise to improve lives and advance our understanding of the human brain. 

The Physiology program from Kansas State University offers opportunities for studies leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree.

At University of Alberta, we offer our graduate students a phd degree in Physiology. Inquiries about this program should be directed to the Graduate Administrator in the Department of Physiology.

This Physiotherapy (Research) program from The University of Notre Dame Australia fits within the category of a professional doctoral degree and, as a research degree, is suitable if you aspire to the highest academic achievement with a particular emphasis on the context of professional practice.

The PhD degree at the University of Toronto is an advanced research degree in Physiology. Upon its completion, graduates are expected to function as independent research scientists. 

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology at Kansas State University offers opportunities for graduate studies leading to both M. S. (Veterinary Biomedical Science) and Ph.D. degrees. Cell and systemic physiology,  immunophysiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology are the major themes of research of the department.

The Pharmacology and Physiology program of Drexel University offers graduate courses leading to the MS and the PhD.