Overview

Key Features

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.

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 2025-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

7

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PTE Academic

60

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A bachelor's degree from a college or university that grants degrees recognized by the University of Arizona.

A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.000 for the most recently completed 60 units of coursework.

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 chemistry with labs (biochemistry is strongly recommended)
1 semester of mathematics (preferably calculus)
2 semesters of physics with lab

Prior experience in a research laboratory is highly desirable althought not required.

Tuition Fee

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International

34000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 60 months.
National

34000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 60 months.
In-State

14400 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14400 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Tucson

830 - 1140 USD /month

Living costs

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