Cellular and Organismal Physiology B.S.

Physiology studies the functions and mechanisms of cells, organs, tissues, and organisms, incorporating concepts and approaches from physics, genetics, biochemistry, ecology, and evolutionary biology. The physiology BS is a broad-based physiology major and is excellent preparation for health professional schools, careers in conservation, biotechnology, pharmaceutics, and graduate study in a variety of biological disciplines. After completing foundational coursework in biology, students are exposed to the physiology of the entire range of organisms from bacteria to plants, fungi, animals, and humans. Elective options allow students to pursue their interests in the physiology of various organisms or to explore the connections between physiology, ecology, evolution, molecular biology, or human health and disease.