Overview

Physiologists are at the frontier of biomedical research and many of our discoveries and techniques are rapidly translated into clinical breakthroughs for diseases. Physiology is the study of all molecular, cellular and organ level processes that support the life of an organism.

Our faculty use innovative research techniques and experimental approaches from molecular to human studies.

Learning outcomes

Physiology PhD graduates can enter careers in academia, industry, and government. Our faculty are nationally recognized scientists, with expertise in professional development and with nationally recognized mentoring awards. We have an ethnically and educationally diverse student body, and offer both a PhD and a Research based Masters program (with funded Teaching Assistanships).

The Physiological Sciences program at The University of Arizona includes 60 faculty members from 19 departments, across 6 Colleges at the University of Arizona, and students have opportunities to work with scientists in clincial departments in the College of Medicine.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Cellular and Molecular Physiology

Statistics

Scientific Writing, Presentation & Bioethics

Human Physiology

Physiology Series

Physiology Student Forum

Research Methods In Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Tucson, United States

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor's degree from a college of university that grants degrees recognized by the University of Arizona.
A minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale
Undergraduate courses in the basic sciences, however, deficits in one area can be made up during the early phase of training if they are offset by strengths in other areas. Undergraduate coursework in the following is recommended:
2 semesters of coursework in the life sciences
2 semesters of inorganic/introductory chemistry with labs (biochemistry is strongly recommended)
2 semesters of physics with lab
1 semester of mathematics (preferably calculus)
Prior experience in a research laboratory is highly desirable, although not required.
International applicants must provide official English proficiency scores.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Out-of-State

23400 USD / year

≈ 23400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

12700 USD / year

≈ 12700 USD / year

Living costs

Tucson

United States

830 - 1140 USD / month

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