Physiology, General

STEM • Biological And Biomedical Sciences

What is it about?

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes.

Numbers at a glance

144th
Popular nationwide
131
Search Rank on O's List
17
Colleges offer it
1,629
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
630
Women
999

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O's Insights on Physiology, General

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 86% of graduates come from public universities.

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