Academic Programs from MO Schools
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Missouri schools offer great opportunities for further education. Below you find available programs in Physiology and related biomedical field. Click on the school logo if you are looking for specific option or click here to see all opportunities.
Academic Programs
Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences
Launch your future in medicine, dentistry, or biomedical research through A.T. Still University-Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine's (ATSU-KCOM) Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences (MSBMS) program. Immersed in a medical school environment, students combine advanced biomedical coursework with hands-on, faculty-mentored research. The thesis-based curriculum offers personalized training in specialized disciplines while building the scientific and critical-thinking skills valued by professional schools and research careers. With opportunities to take select medical school courses and conduct independent research, students gain experiences that extend far beyond the traditional classroom. Discover how the MSBMS program can help transform your passion for science into a competitive advantage for your next career step.
Master of Science in Biology
The Master of Science in Biology at Saint Louis University offers students the chance to gain laboratory research experience involving a formal research project and thesis. The program prepares students for further graduate training, or employment at environmental or industrial companies, government agencies, or research institutes.
PhD in Biology
Doctoral studies in Biology at Saint Louis University offers students an intensive laboratory research experience involving a formal research project and dissertation. Students present their work at local and national symposia and publish their work in impactful peer-reviewed journals. The program prepares students for employment at environmental or industrial companies, government agencies, or research institutes.
PhD in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Doctoral studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine offers students an intensive laboratory research experience involving a formal research project and dissertation. Students present their work at local and national symposia and publish their work in impactful peer-reviewed journals. The program prepares students for employment at environmental or industrial companies, government agencies, or research institutes.
PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology
Doctoral studies in Pharmacology and Physiology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine offers students an intensive laboratory research experience involving a formal research project and dissertation. Students present their work at local and national symposia and publish their work in impactful peer-reviewed journals. The program prepares students for employment at academic, industry, and governmental research institutes.
PhD in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology
Doctoral studies in Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at Saint Louis University School of Medicine offers students an intensive laboratory research experience involving a formal research project and dissertation. Students present their work at local and national symposia and publish their work in impactful peer-reviewed journals. The program prepares students for careers in academic research, biotechnology, industry, and related biomedical fields.
Combined MD-PhD Program
The combined MD-PhD program at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine prepares students to become physician scientists by combining medical school with an intensive laboratory research experience involving a formal research project and dissertation. Students perform their research and obtain PhD degrees from either Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Pharmacology and Physiology, or Molecular Microbiology and Immunology. The program is applied to during the application for admission to the School of Medicine, although traditional MD students with research experience and interests can apply to later transfer to the combined MD-PhD program.
Biomedical Sciences PhD Program
The Biomedical Sciences Area PhD is a multidisciplinary program in which the student will utilize molecular, cellular and whole-animal approaches to answer fundamental biological questions that have relevance to human and animal health. In the first year of the program students will be enrolled in our Core Curriculum, taking courses which will provide them with fundamental knowledge in Physiology, Cell Biology and Neuroscience. This coursework provides the student with the conceptual foundation prior to pursuing a research project in their chosen field, under the mentorship of an established investigator within the department. In the course of their research students will be introduced to cutting-edge methods which will make them highly competitive for future positions in biomedical research.
The program is administered through the Department of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences, which has faculty conducting research in a variety of fields, including cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, neurophysiology, gastrointestinal physiology, cardiac physiology, cancer, reproductive physiology, toxicology, exercise and neurodegenerative disease. The program offers a rich environment for graduate study and a unique opportunity for training in an integrative and multidisciplinary fashion that maximizes their ability to obtain jobs in research, industry, or as teachers.
Biomedical Sciences MS Program
The Department of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences also offers an MS in Biomedical Sciences. The MS program provides in-depth training to prepare scientists in interdisciplinary basic research (molecular, cellular, organ and integrative).
Online Master's of Science (MS) Degree in Biomedical Sciences
The Department of Pathobiology and Integrative Biomedical Sciences offers a 9-month online MS degree in Biomedical Sciences. This program is directed towards students who wish to strengthen their academic credentials before applying to medical or veterinary schools, to other professional programs such as Pharmacy, Dental, Physician Assistant, Physical Therapy, or to PhD programs in the basic or applied sciences. It also provides the opportunity to bolster the student’s credentials for career advancement in health- or science-related fields. Non-thesis students are paired with a Biomedical Sciences faculty member who provides guidance on their program. Graduates of the program will have a strong background in the basic sciences. It is tightly integrated with the first-year veterinary medical curriculum at MU, thereby providing students with a comparable experience to that of medical or veterinary medical students. Thus, our program effectively prepares students for entering these competitive fields.
Translational Biosciences Graduate Program
The Translational Biosciences PhD program represents a new paradigm for graduate training in biomedical research. This program will span the entire breadth of the biomedical research spectrum, from basic science discoveries to improved clinical outcomes and population health.
Students in the program will acquire a deep knowledge base of a chosen discipline and the ability to communicate and collaborate across disciplines. Grounded in research programs supported by the NextGen Precision Health Institute and the School of Medicine, the PhD trainees will be actively contributing to the UM System-wide effort to translate groundbreaking biomedical research into life-changing reality for people in Missouri and globally. Completion of this program provides state-of-the-art research training to young biomedical scientists at the beginning of their scientific careers.
MS in Pharmacology and Physiology
The thesis based master’s program is two years. Master’s students are required to serve as teaching assistants beginning their second semester in the program. The first year consists of required coursework, teaching assistantships and laboratory experiences. By the end of the first semester, students are expected to have selected a laboratory and mentor and to form their thesis advisory committee. The second year consists of a continuation of coursework, ongoing thesis work and the defense of the thesis project.
PhD in Pharmacology and Physiology
The School of Medicine (SOM) at the University of Missouri-Columbia is offering an innovative training program with the Translational Biosciences PhD. The Translational Biosciences PhD program represents a new paradigm for graduate training in biomedical research. This program will span the entire breadth of the biomedical research spectrum, from basic science discoveries to improved clinical outcomes and population health. The program includes six emphasis areas: Biochemistry and Biophysics; Cancer Biology; Infection and Immunity; Integrative Physiology; Nutrition and Exercise Physiology; Population and Precision Health.
Through close collaborations with the outstanding scientists and clinicians of the Precision Health Institute, the School of Medicine, and a UM System-wide effort to translate ground-breaking biomedical research into life-changing reality for people in Missouri and around the world, the Translational Biosciences PhD program will provide state-of-the-art research training to young biomedical scientists at the beginning of their scientific careers.
Biomedical Sciences Undergraduate Program
Join the Biomedical Sciences undergraduate program at Missouri State University to jumpstart your career in advanced health care, science, or medicine. You will learn through human-focused courses that bring biology concepts to life through relevant, real-world examples. Every required major course includes a hands-on laboratory component to help you hone your practical technical skills. The curriculum offers specialized tracks like anatomy, physiology, and molecular biology to tailor the degree to your exact career goals. Graduates enjoy a proven track record of success, consistently securing competitive placements in professional schools and the medical workforce.
Biomedical Sciences Graduate Program
This graduate program prepares students for professional health careers and expanding roles in biotechnology through a laboratory-focused curriculum. The program features specialized research tracks and flexible, condensed pathways for qualified candidates.
Certificate programs specific to Physiology
Missouri State University also offers short-term certificate programs designed to build specific professional skills without the time commitment of a full degree. These programs typically consist of focused courses in specialized fields, like Molecular Physiology and Health Sciences for undergraduates and Medical Human Anatomy and Physiology for graduate and post-baccalaureate students.