The intensive one-year, non-thesis Master of Science in Physiology is the launching point for a successful application to medical school, dental school, allied health programs or Ph.D. studies. Our students have earned undergraduate degrees in a diverse range of disciplines, mostly but not exclusively in the sciences.
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Join our expert faculty in the nation’s capital for the next step in your education. Our programs give you in-depth knowledge, hands-on experience, and the connections to put it all to use.
Biomedical Graduate Education offers four pre-health science master’s programs and one graduate certificate.
Programs at a Glance
| Physiology Programs (M.S., SMP, Certificate) | M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences | M.S. in Systems Medicine |
|---|---|---|
| Prepare for medical school or other health professions. | Explore and assess a wide variety of medical practices. | Learn to use Big Data and ‑omics tools to improve health outcomes. |
| Related Careers: •M.D. or D.O. studies •Ph.D. studies •Dentistry •Physician assistant Not sure which program to pursue? Visit our Which Physiology Program? page. | Related Careers: •M.D. or D.O. studies •Allied health: dentistry, veterinary, pharmacy, physician assistant, nursing, physical therapy •CAM/IM professions: naturopathy, nutrition, chiropractic, yoga therapy, acupuncture, etc. •Ph.D. studies | Related Careers: •M.D. studies (dual degree program) •D.O. studies •Nursing •Physician assistant •Ph.D. studies: biomedical sciences, bioinformatics, computational biology •Informatician •Healthcare industry |
M.S. in Physiology
Core Topics
- Human physiology and pathophysiology
- Introduction to biostatistics
- Introduction to neurophysiology
- Cell and molecular physiology
- Physiology literature research
- Biomedical career pathways
Special Master’s Program in Physiology
Our one-year Special Master’s Program in Physiology is tailored to college graduates who wish to strengthen their credentials for application to U.S. medical schools. Our faculty provide lifetime advising and are invested in providing training, resources, and personalized career strategies to help you reach your goals and beyond.
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- Medical courses
- Molecular and cellular physiology
- Molecular biology and metabolism
- Embryology
- Cardiovascular biology
- Respiratory and renal biology
- Gastrointestinal biology
- Endocrinology and reproductive biology
- Introduction to anatomical sciences
- Introduction to pathology and pharmacology
- Graduate courses
- Principles of gross anatomy
- Principles of physiology
- Human nutrition and health
- Advanced physiology and pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
- Biomedical career pathways
M.S. in Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences
This program trains students to objectively assess the safe practice and efficacy of various complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) modalities and introduce scientific rigor into understanding the mechanistic basis for CIM therapies such as acupuncture, massage, herbs and supplements, and mind-body interactions.
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- Fundamentals of human physiology
- Complementary/integrative
(CIM) medical systems and therapies - Biochemistry and cellular science
- Introduction to pharmacology
- Introduction to evidence-based
medicine
- Mind-body medicine skills
- Seminars and critical readings in integrative medicine and
health sciences - Integrative nutrition and botanicals
- Experimental design and data analysis
M.S. in Systems Medicine
Systems medicine is an emerging interdisciplinary field that bridges research and personalizes clinical care. By integrating data from a variety of sources, including genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics, systems medicine helps to identify the root causes of disease and develop personalized treatment plans.
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- Physiological genomics
- Introduction to genomic medicine
- Biostatistics and Big Data
- Biomedical informatics
- Translational and clinical bioinformatics
- Clinical metabolomics
- Critical reading in systems medicine
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Graduate Certificate in Advanced Biomedical Sciences
Offered through our GSquared program in partnership with George Mason University, the Graduate Certificate in Advanced Biomedical Sciences offers an outstanding biomedical sciences curriculum to enhance your background for application to professional schools in the biomedical field. Certificate graduates can also take an accelerated track to earn the Georgetown M.S. in Physiology or M.S. in Pharmacology.
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- Biochemistry and molecular biology
- Biostatistics
- Cell biology and microscopic anatomy
- Fundamentals of human physiology
- Introduction to human anatomy
- The physician and society
- Biomedical career pathways