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The Graduate Program in Physiology at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) offers a program of graduate study for primary and secondary science teachers that leads to a Master of Science Degree in Physiology. Classes are held in the evening during the school year. The next program cycle begins August 2011 and requires 21 months to complete. Application deadline is July 15, 2011. In broad terms, Physiology is the study of the dynamic functional relationships that exist within cells, tissues, organs and, ultimately, the whole organism. Consistent with the mission of UTHSCSA, the teaching and research activities of the Department of Physiology are concerned with the study of these relationships relevant to human health and disease. Satisfactory completion of all required courses and the submission and defense of a thesis are required for obtaining the M.S. Degree. As for all graduate students at the UTHSCSA, the Rules and Regulations in the current UTHSCSA catalog will prevail. Curriculum Objectives -Increase understanding of the molecular, cellular, and integrative mechanisms of human bodily functions. -Train in the methodologies of physiological research. Study Activities and Environment By accepting a small class size of 8-12 students and encouraging close working relationships among students and faculty, the program uses the following activities for learning physiology: Reading, classroom lectures, and discussions about the mechanisms of bodily function. Training in laboratory skills necessary for physiological research. |