Degrees Offered:
| Program Title |
Ph.D. |
Ed.D. |
M.S. |
M.A. |
Master |
M.Ed. |
MFA |
| Physiology |
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GRADUATE FACULTY
Directors of Graduate Programs:
H. V. Daniels, Box 7617, 919/515-4589, harry_daniels@ncsu.edu, Zoology
P. E. Mozdziak, Box 7608, 919/515-5544, paul_mozdziak@ncsu.edu, Poultry Science
William Neal Reynolds Distinguished Professor:
J. T. Brake,
R. M. Roe
William Neal Reynolds Professor:
C. V. Sullivan
Professors:
G. W. Almond, K. E. Anderson, B. L. Black, A. T. Blikslager, R. J. Borski, T. T. Brown, D. C. Dorman, F. W. Edens, K. L. Esbenshade, C. E. Farin, W. L. Flowers, J. E. Gadsby, R. M. Grossfeld, H. F. Heatwole, S. L. Jones, S. L. Pardue, J. N. Petitte, R. M. Petters, M. C. Roberts, T. D. Siopes, E. C. Sisler, D. W. Threadgill, H. A. Underwood, S. P. Washburn, T. G. Wolcott;
Emeritus Professors:
T. E. Levere, J. F. Roberts;
Associate Professors:
B. A. Breuhaus, P. W. Farin, P. E. Mozdziak, M. Rodriguez-Puebla, M. Schramme, G. W. Smith, C. H. Stahl, C. S. Whisnant, M. D. Whitacre;
Assistant Professors:
T. Ghashghaei, J. L. Gookin, J. B. Hoffman, M. D. Koci, A. J. Moeser, H. B. Patisaul, S. E. Phillips;
Teaching Assistant Professors:
B. J. Grubb, J. L. Lubischer
The Physiology Graduate Program is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental
program comprising faculty drawn from the College of Veterinary Medicine and the
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (including departments
of animal science, biochemistry, clinical sciences, entomology, molecular and
biomedical sciences, population health and pathobiology, poultry science,
psychology, and zoology [biology]). An advanced degree in physiology is highly valued by
the scientific community and can lead to careers in research and teaching in academia,
industry and government laboratories, public policy and consulting. Research is carried
out using a variety of model organisms, laboratory and companion and
agriculturally important species.
Admission Requirements: Students entering the graduate program in
physiology should have a Bachelor's degree in a related biological or physical science.
Undergraduate courses should include physiology, biochemistry, organic chemistry, calculus,
and physics. Each application package will be screened by the Admissions
Committee. Factors
considered for admission include: grade point average (3.0 is required for
regular admission), GRE scores (at least 1000; combined verbal and
quantitative), undergraduate courses, letters of
recommendation, and the willingness of a member of the Graduate Physiology faculty to serve
as the applicant's advisor. Some prior research experience is highly recommended.
Master's Degree Requirements: All Master's students are
required to complete PHY 503, PHY 504, BCH 553, and a one-credit hour course in research ethics. Master of Science Degree: For
a Master of Science degree a minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate work in
the degree program is required including a minimum of 20 hours of course work at the 500-800 level.
On average, the M.S. degree takes two to three years.
Master of Physiology Degree: The non-thesis Master's degree (Master of
Physiology) requires a total of 36 credits. On average, the MOP degree takes
two years to complete.
Doctoral Degree Requirements: A
doctoral degree requires a minimum of 72 graduate credit hours beyond the
Bachelor's degree in accordance with the requirements of the Graduate School.
All Ph.D. students are required to complete PHY 503, PHY 504, BCH 553, PHY 801, one additional course in
biochemistry or an alternative 800-level course, and a one-credit hour course in research
ethics. On average, completion of the Ph.D.
degree takes five years.
Student Financial Support: Financial
assistance for qualified students in the form of research assistantships,
fellowships and traineeships is available through participating departments only
and not through the physiology program. Stipends will be offered to qualified
applicants admitted to the program with advisors in the College of Veterinary Medicine. There is no financial support for
students in the Master of Physiology program.
Other Relevant Information: The physiology program is jointly
administered by the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and the College of Veterinary Medicine.
Graduate students enrolled as physiology majors are housed in the department of their
major professor and may participate in departmental activities.
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Courses for current course information.
Recommended Courses Normally Included in Programs of Study for the M.S.
and Ph.D. Degrees and the Non-Thesis MOP Program: Other recommended/supporting courses are available through many departments,
e.g. animal science, biochemistry, biomathematics, biotechnology, cell
biology, comparative biomedical sciences, entomology, genetics, immunology, microbiology,
nutrition, pharmacology, poultry science, psychology, statistics, toxicology, and
zoology, and may be included for consideration in the plan of work.