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Dec 07, 2025
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2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Physiology (PHD)
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The Department of Anatomy and Physiology offers opportunities for studies leading to a Doctor of Philosophy degree. Cell and systemic physiology, immunophysiology, neuroscience, and pharmacology are the major themes of research of the department. Their specific areas of interest include: biomedical applications for nanomedicine and drug delivery, 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, transport processes and pathophysiology of microcirculation.
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Course Requirements
- Minimum 3 years, 2 semesters/years
- Equivalent of 90 semester hours
- Dissertation representing minimum 30 hours research (AP 999 - Research in Physiology)
Students with a BS Degree
At least 90 semester hours of credits including a minimum of 15 hours of formal course work (800-level or higher) and 30 hours of research credits for the dissertation, a preliminary examination, research, a written dissertation, and a satisfactory defense of the dissertation at the final oral examination. Students with a MS Degree
A maximum of 30 hours from a master’s degree can count toward the 90 credits required for the doctoral degree, if the supervisory committee decides that the course work is relevant to the doctoral program. The additional 60 credits must include a minimum of 15 hours of formal course work (800-level or higher) and 30 hours of research credits for the dissertation (AP 999 - Research in Physiology), a preliminary examination, research, a written dissertation, and a satisfactory defense of the dissertation at the final oral examination. Students with a DVM Degree or in a Dual DVM/PhD Degree Program
At least 90 semester hours of credits including a minimum of 15 hours of formal course work (800-level or higher) and 30 hours of research credits for the dissertation (AP 999 - Research in Physiology), a preliminary examination, research, a written dissertation, and a satisfactory defense of the dissertation at the final oral examination. Students who hold professional doctorate degree (DVM, MD, etc.) degree or enrolled in a dual DVM/PhD program may transfer a maximum of 30 graduate credit hours from a professional doctorate degree toward the doctorate program of study. For students who do not have a bachelor’s degree or not yet earned a bachelor’s degree and are enrolled in the dual degree (DVM/PhD) program, the doctoral degree shall be awarded concurrently with the DVM or after the completion of the DVM degree. Required Courses: 11+ credit hours
Tracked Courses: 6-15 credit hours
All Ph. D. students are required to complete one of the following tracks: Anatomy Track (11 hours)
a. AP806 – Gross Anatomy I, 6 hours
b. AP816 – Gross Anatomy II, 5 hours Physiology Track (11 hours)
a. AP805 – Cell Physiology, 3 hours
b. AP807 – Systems I, 5 hours
c. AP817 – Systems II, 3 hours Pharmacology Track (6 hours)
a. AP844 – Pharmacology I, 4 hours
b. AP846 – Pharmacology II, 2 hours Toxicology Track (15 hours)
a. BIOCH755 – Biochemistry I, 3 hours
b. BIOCH765 – Biochemistry II, 3 hours
c. AP845 – Toxicology, 2 hours
d. AP802 – Advanced Toxicology, 3 hours
e. AP830 – Toxins in the Biological System, 2 hours
f. AP831 – Current Topics in Toxicology, 2 hours Animal Welfare Track (9 hours)
a. AP835 – Animal Care and Welfare, 1 hour
b. AP855 – Observing and Analyzing Animal Behavior, 1 hour
c. AP897 – Problems in Animal Welfare, 1 hour
d. DMP815 – Multidisciplinary Thought and Presentation, 3 hours
e. CS830 – Design and Interpretation of Clinical Trials, 3 hours Elective Courses: 13-16 credit hours
As appropriate; consult with major professor and Supervisory Committee. Program Total Credits: 60
Master’s degree Transfer Credits: 30
Total Hours Required for Doctorate: 90
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