Undergraduate Education

Physiology explores how the human body works, from cells and tissues to entire organ systems. Students develop a deep understanding of health, disease, and human function while gaining the analytical and research skills needed for careers in healthcare, research, and biotechnology.

Why Study Physiology?

Understand human health

Learn how biological systems work together to maintain health and respond to disease.

Gain research experience

Work alongside leading researchers at one of the world’s top research-intensive universities.

Build a strong foundation

Prepare for both research and course-based graduate studies as well as professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and other health professions.

Develop transferrable skills

Strengthen your analytical, quantitative, and scientific problem solving abilities.

Areas of Study

Explore topics such as:

Cardiovascular & Renal Physiology
Metabolism
Reproduction & Development
Respiratory Physiology

Neuroscience & Sensory Systems
Membrane Physiology
Regulatory Peptides
Theoretical Physiology

Where Can a Physiology Degree Take You?

Research & Healthcare Professions

Graduate studies
Research institutes
Teaching and education
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Allied health professions

Industry & Government

Biotechnology
Commercialization & entrepreneurship
Pharmaceutical development
Government laboratories
Health policy and regulation
Scientific communications

Complementary Areas of Study

Students often combine Physiology with courses in:

Biochemistry
Chemistry
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics