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What is physiology?

Physiology is a specialized life science degree that teaches you about animal physiology and anatomy and introduces you to intensive, hands-on laboratory experiences.

Why physiology at OSU?

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.
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Career Paths

Our physiology majors are successful in a variety of fields such as:

  • Biotechnology
  • Conservation Biology
  • Education
  • Environmental Management
  • Health Care Industry
  • Medicine
  • Politics and Policy
  • Research
  • Science Museums/Zoos/Aquariums
  • Technicians
  • Teachers
  • Veterinarians

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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