Undergraduate Programs

Why Study Human Physiology?  

“The physiology of today is the medicine of tomorrow."  
– Ernest Henry Starling, Physiologist

Human Physiology is home to students who desire strong training in the human body and condition that will prepare them for careers in medicine, allied health professions, and biomedical research. At the undergraduate level, future researchers, educators, physicians, physical therapists, and other health care providers receive comprehensive, multidisciplinary training in the physical, biological, and chemical sciences. The coursework prepares students for entry into most professional health care-related programs. In addition to requiring completion of the core science courses, students are challenged to question critically, think logically, and communicate clearly.



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Experiential Learning

“I currently work as a procedure room technician and medical assistant. It's awesome that I get to apply what I have learned in the Human Physiology program at work.”

—Emily Ma, Human Physiology, current undergraduate student


Human Physiology breathing test

Real-world Experience

Students test physiologic functions on themselves in physiology labs and use human body donors as anatomical models in anatomy labs. After taking our classes, students can apply to be learning assistants to help on the teaching team of future classes. Students can receive credit for research, internships, and practicums.

Experiential Learning


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A Human Physiology Degree Leads to a Career

The major can prepare you to work in many fields. Learn about possible careers and hear from alumni.

Explore Careers


Advising and Academic Support

Schedule an appointment with an advisor and get your questions answered. 

Departmental Advising and Support

Scholarships and Awards

Learn about ways to apply for funding through the Human Physiology department.

Explore Scholarships and Awards


Events

The BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair
Oct22
The BIG10 Academia Faculty Hiring Fair Oct 22
Job Shadow Day Info Session: Explore Careers in Nonprofit Work
Oct22
Job Shadow Day Info Session: Explore Careers in Nonprofit Work Oct 22 Willie and Donald Tykeson Hall
Wine Chat: “Anime Academy: How Fans Have Changed Universities”
Oct22
Wine Chat: “Anime Academy: How Fans Have Changed Universities” Oct 22 Capitello Wines
The BIG10 Grad Student and Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event
Oct23
The BIG10 Grad Student and Postdoc Industry Recruitment Event Oct 23
Encoding and Decoding Story, Place, and Self: Towards Situated Environmental Journalism in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Oct23
Encoding and Decoding Story, Place, and Self: Towards Situated Environmental Journalism in the Brazilian Atlantic Forest Oct 23
Fall Career & Internship Expo
Oct23
Fall Career & Internship Expo Oct 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Building Conflict-Resilient Academic Communities: Responses to October 7 in the University of Haifa Law School
Oct23
Building Conflict-Resilient Academic Communities: Responses to October 7 in the University of Haifa Law School Oct 23 John E. Jaqua Academic Center for Student Athletes
Archaeological Research on Ancient Alexandria, Egypt, Presented by Dr. Thomas Faucher
Oct23
Archaeological Research on Ancient Alexandria, Egypt, Presented by Dr. Thomas Faucher Oct 23 Allen Hall
Global Justice Program Lecture by Nathan J. Robinson
Oct23
Global Justice Program Lecture by Nathan J. Robinson Oct 23 Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
Jeremiah Public Lecture: "Consent and Sexual Violence in Contemporary Japan: Rethinking Autonomy, Choice, and Equality Under the Law"
Oct27
Jeremiah Public Lecture: "Consent and Sexual Violence in Contemporary Japan: Rethinking Autonomy, Choice, and Equality Under the Law" Oct 27 Chiles Hall