Cellular and Molecular Physiology MS

The cellular and molecular physiology program provides training in cellular, molecular, and systems physiology, pathophysiology and translational medicine, and current topics in physiological research. The program is very well suited for students requiring postgraduate studies prior to application to medical or dental school or a doctoral program. In addition, graduates may find employment in government or industrial laboratories. The program offers research training in the areas of neurobiology, cardiovascular, cellular, gastrointestinal, and renal physiology in the laboratories of an exceptional research faculty. Entering students typically have majored in biology, chemistry, physics or engineering.

Curriculum

Required Core (15 credits)

PGY 505LEC - Cellular and Molecular Physiology Credits: 4
PGY 507TUT - Lab Exer in Physiology Credits: 1-5
PGY 508TUT - Lab Exer in Physiology Credits: 1-5
PGY 607LEC - Cellular Basis of Disease Credits: 3

Electives (7-8 credits)

Below is a list of the most commonly used courses; it is not comprehensive. Student will work with their academic advisor to finalize selections.

BCH 503LEC - Biochemical Principles Credits: 4
BCH 507LEC - Protein Structure/Function Credits: 2-3
BCH 508SEM - Gene Expression Credits: 2
BE 520LEC - Biomaterials in Regenerative Medicine Credits: 3
BE 555LEC - Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Credits: 3
BE 570LEC - Current Topics in Medical Nanotechnology Credits: 3
BIO 502LEC - Adv Cell & Dev Biology 1 Credits: 4
BIO 608LEC - Topics in Macrmol Str. Credits: 1 - 3
MAE 578LEC - Cardiovascular Biomechans Credits: 3
NRS 520LEC - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience Credits: 4
NRS 524SEM - Quantitative Neuroanatomy Credits: 4
PGY 551LEC - Human Physiology I Credits: 3
PGY 552LEC - Human Physiology Credits: 3
PGY 555LEC - Neuroimmunology Credits: 3

Culminating Experience (7-8 credits)

PGY 701TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
PGY 702TUT - Thesis Guidance Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Students will gain knowledge of cellular and molecular physiology of human organ systems through exam questions and experiential learning.

2) Students will demonstrate understanding the cellular and molecular aspects of diseases of human organ systems through literature review and discussion.

3) The program is research oriented. Students are expected to develop expertise in laboratory skills and scientific methods and relate these skills to a thesis or project topic in which they become competent.

4) Students will communicate through both oral and written techniques the application and impact of their research and relationship to human physiology in both a healthy and disease states.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).