Overview

The Intercollege Graduate Degree Program in Integrative and Biomedical Physiology trains students to advance society’s understanding of how body systems work at all levels—molecular, cellular, tissues, and organs—and to apply that knowledge toward reducing disease and improving the health of individuals.

The program’s recently awarded NIH Predoctoral Training Program in Stress Physiology includes a cutting-edge interdiscliplinary curriculum that prepares students at Pennsylvania State University to enter the 21st century biomedical workforce.

Program Benefits

Ranked in the top ten by the National Research Council
NIH Predoctoral Training Program focused on Stress Physiology and Biomedical Workforce preparation
Pursue your interests in numerous areas of study with access to outstanding research facilities
Use a variety of disease models and approaches spanning cells to humans
Faculty members hold primary appointments in many different departments

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Integrative and Cellular Mammalian Physiology
Endocrine Physiology
Regulation of Nutrient Metabolism
Ethics, Rigor, Reproducibility and Conduct of Research in the Life Sciences
Regression Methods
Analysis of Variance and Design of Experiments

Key information

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

More details

Priority for assistantship consideration will be given to students who apply by December 15; however, applications will be accepted up to January 23.

Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

University Park, United States

Disciplines

Biomedical Science Physiology View 90 other PhDs in Biomedical Science in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students with a 3.00 junior/senior average (on a 4.00 scale) and with appropriate course backgrounds will be considered for admission.
Exceptions to the minimum 3.00 grade-point average may be made at the discretion of the program for students with special backgrounds, abilities, and interests.
Deficiencies in chemistry, biological science, mathematics (through a second course in calculus), and physics must be made up early in the student's graduate program.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70980 USD / full

≈ 70980 USD / full
Out-of-State

70980 USD / full

≈ 70980 USD / full
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

40320 USD / full

≈ 40320 USD / full

Living costs

University Park

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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