Prospective Students - Graduate

Integrative Physiology

Areas of Study and Research

The mission of the Department of Integrative Physiology is to discover and promote knowledge of how humans and other animals function at the level of cells, organs, and systems. The program of study emphasizes both the role of physical activity in human health and function across the lifespan and the responses of different organisms to various forms of stress. Students can choose from a research program that includes the study of biomechanics, cell physiology, comparative physiology, endocrinology, immunology, exercise physiology, and neurophysiology.

In general, post baccalaureate programs of study are based around the research endeavors of the graduate faculty involving over 20 separate laboratories. Visit our web page at www.colorado.edu/intphys/ for details on each individual research lab.

Degrees Offered

MS
Master’s candidates entering the graduate program must complete 30 credits to graduate. They must select one of the three following options: 1) Thesis-course work plus 4-6 thesis hours; 2) Research project-course work plus 3 research project hours; or 3) Course work only. A comprehensive final examination is required for all Master’s candidates. The examination will consist of a defense of the thesis/research project that integrates the course work completed for the degree.

PhD
Doctoral students must complete 30 semester hours of course work at or above the 5000 level, 30 semester hours of dissertation research (IPHY 8990), the department’s preliminary review, plus comprehensive and final examinations.

Admission

Graduate School Minimum Admissions Standards
Individual graduate departments may have additional or more restrictive standards by which they evaluate graduate applicants. However, the Graduate School at CU-Boulder has established minimum standards for graduate admission. Applicants must:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, or have done work equivalent to that required for such a degree.
   
2. Show promise of ability to pursue advanced study and research, as judged by the student’s scholastic record.
   
3. Have adequate preparation to enter graduate study in the chosen field.
   
4. Have at least a 2.75 (2.00=C) undergraduate grade point average. Note: Applicants who cannot meet this undergraduate standard may still secure regular admission if they have completed 9 semester hours of relevant graduate course work with at least a 3.25 average.

Integrative Physiology Admissions Requirements
Applicants must:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university.
2. Have an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75.
3. Provide GRE scores.
4. Provide three letters of recommendation.
5. Provide a personal statement of academic interests and research focus.
6. Provide one official transcript for all undergraduate and graduate work.
7. Provide a $50.00, non-refundable processing fee ($70 for international applicants).
8. Please visit the Integrative Physiology website for details.

Application Information and Deadlines   Fall admission Yes Application deadline January 15 International application deadline December 15 Financial assistance application deadline February 1   Spring admission No   Summer admission No

Contact Information

University of Colorado at Boulder
Department of Integrative Physiology
Clare Small 113
354 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0354
Phone 303-492-3122
Fax 303-492-4009
e-mail: iphygrad@colorado.edu
web site: www.colorado.edu/intphys/