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The Master of Science degree program offered by the Department of Cellular and Integrative Physiology at IU School of Medicine is specifically designed for graduates with an undergraduate bachelor’s degree who wish to improve their academic credentials and their chances of successful admission to medical and other professional schools. This program has existed for more than 20 years, and students who participate in the program benefit by demonstrating to professional schools evidence of strong motivation, ability to do well and succeed in a demanding graduate curriculum and excellent preparation in biomedical sciences.

This is an intensive three-semester program designed for students wishing to pursue advanced positions in academic research institutions, industrial settings and professional schools. Students entering this program enhance knowledge of cellular and integrated physiology through coursework and research, helping prepare for jobs in biomedical research, industry, small colleges and other professions. In addition, this program serves students wishing to improve academic qualifications for entry into professional schools such as medical or dental schools.

Curriculum

The Master of Science degree pathway requires a total of 30 credits for completion with a final GPA of 3.0 required for the degree to be awarded. Both a research and a non-research option are available for this degree. Students must have completed the following required courses: BIOC-B 500 Biochemistry (3 credits), PBHL-B 561 Biostatistics (3 credits), PHSL-F 503 Basic Human Physiology (5 credits), PHSL-F 702 Seminar (1 credit for two semesters). Elective courses (to total 30 credits).

Electives

Elective courses must be graduate level (500 or higher) that are relevant to the MS degree in Cellular and Integrative Physiology. Electives may be from any of the clinical science schools on the IU School of Medicine Indianapolis campus, including IUPUI School of Science, IU School of Health and Rehabilitation, IU School of Informatics and Computing, IU School of Public Health and IU School of Medicine.

Research Option

Students may also enroll in four credits of F701 Research in Physiology if wishing to incorporate a research experience toward the degree. The research credits may be taken in the spring semester and reduces the didactic spring course load requirement to 11 credits.