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Majors / Physiology, General |
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Description |
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A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes. |
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Popularity |
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Popularity Rank
(Rank
and Total Number of Degrees Awarded in the U.S. Last Year) |
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Certificate: |
#703 |
3 |
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Associate's: |
#633 |
5 |
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Bachelor's: |
#176 |
1,206 |
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Graduate Certificate: |
#233 |
23 |
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Master's: |
#220 |
352 |
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Doctorate: |
#70 |
109 |
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First-Professional: |
N/A |
0 |
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Degrees Available |
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Certificate |
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Associate's Degree |
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Bachelor's Degree |
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Graduate-Level Certificate |
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Master's Degree |
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Doctoral Degree |
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First-Professional Degree |
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Interesting Fact |
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Elizabeth Blackwell was the first woman in the U.S. with a medical degree, earning her M.D. in 1849. |
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