Johann Coetzee, Head
Peying Fong, Director of graduate studies

228 Coles Hall
785-532-5666
ap@vet.ksu.edu
http://www.vet.ksu.edu/academics/anatomy-physiology/index.html

Program of study

The Department of Anatomy and Physiology 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. Specific areas of interest include comparative exercise physiology, food animal  immunophysiology, molecular biology of membranes, molecular genetics and gene mapping and  expression, neural control of cardiovascular function, ion channel structure and function, and transport  processes and pathophysiology of microcirculation. Faculty from other departments comprise a strong  ancillary support group. Career options available with an advanced degree in anatomy or physiology  include academic positions in various animal and human health science-related institutions such as  Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as positions in industry and agribusiness.

Admissions

To be admitted with full standing, the applicant must have an average of B or better in the junior and  senior years, a bachelor’s or veterinary medical degree from an approved institution, and adequate  undergraduate preparation in the proposed field.

For the Ph.D. degree, 90 semester hours of graduate study beyond the bachelor’s degree are required,  including at least 30 hours of research. For DVM candidates, if 12 hours of dual credit has not been  applied to the master of science degree, it may be applied toward the Ph.D.

Application procedure

See Veterinary Medicine in this catalog for additional information. Applications are considered on a rolling basis. Teaching and research assistantships are awarded on the  basis of merit and availability, using many of the same criteria used for admission decisions. Interested  students are encouraged to peruse the departmental website http://www.vet.ksu.edu/depts/ap. All  students offered admission are considered for financial support.

Additional Programs of Interest

Stem Cell Biotechnology Graduate Certificate

The overarching purpose of the certificate program is to add value to other degrees in the biological and life sciences, specifically including animal sciences, veterinary medicine, biology and biochemistry.  For additional information, please see the Stem Cell Biotechnology Graduate Certificate  catalog page.

Veterinary Biomedical Science

The Masters of Veterinary Biomedical Science Degree is a College of Veterinary Medicine -based program leading to an MS degree. Graduate study may be inter-disciplinary or focused in one of the three participating disciplines: Anatomy & Physiology; Clinical Sciences; Pathobiology. Each student’s program will be designed by his/her supervisory committee to support the student’s thesis project, educational and career goals. For additional information, please see the Veterinary Biomedical Science  catalog page.

Programs

Doctor of Philosophy

• •  Physiology (Ph.D.)

Courses

Anatomy and Physiology

• •  AP 600 - Introduction to Pharmacology for Health Professionals
• •  AP 601 - Cardiorespiratory Physiology
• •  AP 603 - Cardiovascular Physiology
• •  AP 711 - Stem Cells and Comparative Biomedicine
• •  AP 773 - Bioinstrumentation Laboratory
• •  AP 788 - Basic and Applied Pharmacokinetics
• •  AP 790 - Problems in Anatomy and Physiology
• •  AP 796 - Topics in Exercise Physiology
• •  AP 800 - Advanced Physiology of Exercise
• •  AP 802 - Advanced Toxicology
• •  AP 803 - Seminar
• •  AP 804 - Veterinary Physiology I
• •  AP 805 - Cell Physiology
• •  AP 806 - Gross Anatomy I
• •  AP 807 - Integrated Physiological Systems 1
• •  AP 808 - Introduction to Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Research: Concepts and Values
• •  AP 810 - Microscopic Anatomy I
• •  AP 816 - Gross Anatomy II
• •  AP 817 - Integrated Physiological Systems 2
• •  AP 818 - Veterinary Physiology II
• •  AP 822 - Advanced Muscle Physiology
• •  AP 824 - Physiology of Oxygen Transport
• •  AP 825 - Special Anatomy
• •  AP 826 - Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology
• •  AP 828 - Electricity in Biological Systems
• •  AP 830 - Toxins in the Biological System
• •  AP 831 - Current Topics in Toxicology
• •  AP 832 - Problems in Toxicology
• •  AP 835 - Animal Care and Welfare
• •  AP 836 - RNA in Physiology, Biotechnology and Medicine
• •  AP 837 - Introduction to Cell Physiology
• •  AP 838 - Anatomy 1
• •  AP 839 - Biomedical Methods Laboratory
• •  AP 840 - Study Methods and Career Preparation for Health Professional Students
• •  AP 841 - Introduction to Histology
• •  AP 842 - Anatomy 2
• •  AP 843 - Physiology
• •  AP 844 - Pharmacology I
• •  AP 845 - Toxicology
• •  AP 846 - Pharmacology II
• •  AP 850 - Stem Cell Techniques
• •  AP 861 - Ultrastructural Interpretation of the Nervous System
• •  AP 870 - Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology
• •  AP 873 - Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling
• •  AP 874 - Clinical Pharmacokinetics
• •  AP 880 - Mechanisms of Drug Action
• •  AP 890 - Problems in Pharmacology
• •  AP 893 - Introduction to Nanomedicine
• •  AP 894 - Comparative Embryology
• •  AP 895 - Equine Exercise Physiology
• •  AP 896 - Introduction to Responsible Conduct of Biomedical Research
• •  AP 898 - Master’s Report
• •  AP 899 - Research
• •  AP 925 - Advanced Physiology
• •  AP 995 - Problems in Physiology
• •  AP 999 - Research in Physiology
• •  VAP 788 - Basic and Applied Pharmacokinetics
• •  VAP 802 - Advanced Toxicology
• •  VAP 804 - Veterinary Physiology I
• •  VAP 805 - Cell Physiology
• •  VAP 806 - Gross Anatomy I
• •  VAP 807 - Veterinary Systems 1
• •  VAP 808 - Introduction to Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Research: Concepts and Values
• •  VAP 810 - Microscopic Anatomy I
• •  VAP 816 - Gross Anatomy II
• •  VAP 817 - Veterinary Systems 2
• •  VAP 818 - Veterinary Physiology II
• •  VAP 835 - Animal Care and Welfare
• •  VAP 844 - Veterinary Pharmacology I
• •  VAP 845 - Toxicology
• •  VAP 846 - Veterinary Pharmacology II
• •  VAP 888 - Practical Use and Interpretation of Veterinary Scientific Literature
• •  VAP 891 - A&P Veterinary Medicine Elective Graded
• •  VAP 893 - Introduction to Nanomedicine
• •  VAP 894 - Comparative Embryology