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Physiology,
PHD
Graduate students may pursue their research interests in physiology using a wide variety of techniques from the molecular to the systemic level. The Physiology Department has faculty members conducting research and publishing in the areas of cardiac, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, smooth muscle, platelets, and pulmonary physiologies. Graduate programs with an emphasis on exercise physiology are provided in collaboration with the research faculty of the Kinesiology Department. Generally, 4 to 5 years for the Ph.D. Graduates pursue research, corporate, or academic positions.
Campus
Location:
Health Science
Students are required to complete the degree program through classes offered before 4:30 p.m.
Department
Information
Department of Physiology,
Temple University School of Medicine,
Philadelphia, PA 19140
(215) 707-3272
Ranking:
Accreditation:
False
Areas
of Specialization:
Research specialties of the faculty include cardiac electrophysiology, heart failure, cardiovascular physiology, pulmonary physiology (including the use of perfluorochemicals for liquid breathing and cryoablation), neonatal development of the pulmonary system, airway and gastrointestinal smooth muscle physiology, inflammation, platelet physiology and G-protein coupled receptors.
Job
Placement:
Graduates of the Ph.D. program typically obtain postdoctoral fellowships for further training before ultimately finding employment in academia, research institutions, the pharmaceutical industry, or the government. The Ph.D. program provides excellent preparation for all of these career options.
Affiliation(s):
Interdisciplinary
Study :
Members of the department affiliated with the Sol Sherry Thrombosis Research Center provide opportunities for students to do interdisciplinary research in thrombosis. Likewise, members of the department affiliated with the Cardiovascular Research Center allow students to do interdisciplinary research in a broad range of cardiovascular basic and clinical areas.
Study
Abroad:
Licensure:
False
Non-degree
Student Policy:
The department allows non-matriculated students to take selected graduate courses (such as Principles of Physiology). If the student matriculates in a degree program, some of these credits may be transferred to meet program requirements, consistent with Graduate School guidelines and regulations.
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