UHM Graduate Studies

Contact Information

University of Hawai'i at Mānoa
John A. Burns School of Medicine
Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology
651 Ilalo Street
BSB 110
Honolulu, HI 96813
Tel: (808) 956-7208, 692-1446
Fax: (808) 692-1951
Website

Richard Allsopp, PhD
Graduate Co-Chair
Email: allsopp@hawaii.edu

Steve Ward, PhD
Graduate Co-Chair
E-mail: wward@hawaii.edu

Degrees Offered

MS in biomedical sciences (physiology)

PhD In biomedical sciences (physiology)

Graduate Faculty

List of Faculty

University of Hawai'i Directory

PHYSIOLOGY

Application Deadlines

No admission for Spring 2008.

Fall	Spring
I — March 1 D — March 1	I — September 1 D — September 1

Individual graduate programs may have priority consideration deadlines. Applicants are advised to contact the graduate programs for such dates. Any available funding support is limited and often awarded well in advance of the application deadlines.

Applicants who apply after the application deadlines MUST consult with the graduate programs before submitting an application. Application fees are non-refundable and may not be used for an application submitted at a later date.

I = international applicants
D = U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents

Admissions Requirements

Ways to Apply
Apply online or download PDF application forms.

Applicants need to meet:
1) Graduate Division admissions standard and documentation requirements, and 2) program specific admissions criteria and documentation requirements. Send all program specific documentation requirements directly to the graduate program.

GRE Scores
Refer to program specific requirements (see link above) to determine if the GRE is required by the graduate program. Click here for information on the GRE and when it is required by the Graduate Division. Official GRE scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

TOEFL Scores - 560/83 or above
TOEFL is required of most applicants who are non-native speakers of English. Click here for information on exemptions. Official TOEFL scores must be sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office.

Program Overview

Physiology is the study of the functions and activities of life or of living matter and of the physical and chemical phenomena involved. The Department of Anatomy, Biochemistry and Physiology at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa (UHM) offers graduate programs leading to the MS Plan A (thesis), MS Plan B (non-thesis) and the PhD.

The MS Plan A and PhD programs require a combination of course work and original research, the latter forming the basis of the student's thesis or dissertation. Both degrees may serve as an introduction to a research career. The MS Plan B prepares students for teaching careers at the high school, community college, or university level. It may also be a prelude to a medical or dental education. Students may elect to work concurrently toward an MD or a PhD.

Advanced degrees in physiology prepare students for teaching careers in academia, as well as for research careers in academia, government laboratories, and large pharmaceutical companies. Some physiology graduates find employment in sports-training activities or in health and fitness programs in hospitals or private businesses. The MS concentration in exercise physiology is available for those interested in pursuing careers in such fields. In addition, the department offers many courses for students seeking health-related careers, such as dental hygiene, dentistry, medical technology, medicine, nursing, nutrition, physical therapy, public health, and the social sciences.

Opportunities for research exist in the areas of hyperbaric and diving physiology; cardiovascular, respiratory, and environmental physiology; endocrinology; neurophysiology; physiological anthropology; thermoregulation; and sports medicine and rehabilitation.

Degree Requirements

All graduate students at UHM need to meet degree requirements set by the Graduate Division and their graduate programs. For general Graduate Division requirements, see Degree Requirements. Below is an overview of the degree requirements for this graduate program.

MS Degree Requirements
Students may select Plan A (thesis) or Plan B (non-thesis).

Plan A requires 24 credits of course work, six credits of thesis research, a written thesis and defense of the thesis.
Plan B requires 30 credits of course work, a written qualifying exam, as well as the submission and presentation of a final paper.

PhD Degree Requirements
The PhD program requires the following:

qualifying exam (written)
comprehensive exam (oral)
dissertation
final oral exam / defense of dissertation

Courses
To view a listing of courses offered, visit www.catalog.hawaii.edu/courses/departments/phyl.htm.

Related Program(s)

animal sciences, clinical research, medicine, zoology

Graduate Admissions Office
2540 Maile Way Spalding 354 Honolulu, HI 96822
Tel: (808) 956-8544 Fax: (808) 956-4261
Email: admissions@grad.hawaii.edu

2009-11-16

This Web site is intended solely to provide general information. The UHM Graduate Division makes no representation and accepts no liability for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of information found in this site. Viewers of this site are advised to contact the appropriate offices for the most up-to-date information.