Study Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology at University at Buffalo - SUNY in the USA, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy in Physiology

USA

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What will I learn?

The physiology program prepares students for a career in original research, teaching, and applied physiology at a college, university, or professional school level. Graduates also find employment in government or industrial laboratories. The program emphasizes extensive training in molecular, cellular, and systems physiology in the areas of neurobiology, cardiovascular, cellular, gastrointestinal, and renal physiology. The physiology program offers training towards a master's Degree or a PhD degree, in the laboratories of an exceptional research faculty. Entering students typically have majored in biology, chemistry, physics or engineering.

Which department am I in?

Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

Study options

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$25,740.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

August 2027

Venue

Downtown Campus

Virginia St and Ellicott St,

Buffalo,

New York,

14203, United States

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
US$25,740.00 per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected February 2027

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Downtown Campus

Virginia St and Ellicott St,

Buffalo,

New York,

14203, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

The candidate for graduate work in Physiology should have demonstrated above-average academic performance. Entry into the program is contingent upon award of the baccalaureate degree.

Applicants generally enter the Physiology PhD program after one year in the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences (PPBS).

Applicants to the PhD Program in Biomedical Sciences are required to submit the following:

  • College transcripts
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation
  • A statement of interest
  • Curriculum vita
  • International applicants must also present:
  • If English is not the native language, English proficiency score report (TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
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