Bachelor of Science (BS) in Physiology

Oklahoma State University

Physiology is a specialized life science degree that teaches you about animal physiology and anatomy and introduces you to intensive, hands-on laboratory experiences. Our graduates are prepared to enter a variety of career fields, including the public and private sector, graduate school or programs such as medical school or veterinary school. In addition, there are a number of student organizations at OSU designed to help you succeed, such as Advancing Women in Science or the American Medical Student Association.

Highlights
Along with your hands-on laboratory work as a physiology major, you can also select among specialized upper-division courses like Embryology, Pharmacology, Environmental Physiology, Endocrinology and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology. The physiology degree primarily serves to prepare you for graduate school or a medically related professional school.


Courses to expect for this major include Physiology, Mammalian Physiology, Mammalian Physiology Lab, Vertebrate Morphology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Survey of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry.

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