Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology
UF’s online master’s degree in medical physiology and pharmacology* is an ideal way for busy working professionals or students to enhance their applications to medical, nursing or physician assistant schools or prepare for exams such as the MCAT and National Boards.
The 30-credit online master’s degree in medical physiology and pharmacology was collaboratively designed by UF’s Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics and Department of Physiology and Functional Genomics, and it offers a unique dual curriculum incorporating both of these complementary fields. This program prepares students for future roles in clinical settings by providing an advanced understanding of drugs and their actions on living systems and foundational knowledge of the human body at the cellular and molecular level.
This entirely online program can be completed at your own pace in as little as two semesters and does not require the GRE for admission.
Who Is This Program For?
This master’s degree can benefit:
- Students preparing for the MCAT or other standardized tests
- Physician assistant school applicants
- Nursing school applicants
- Students looking to pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy or research
- Professionals in pharmacy, drug development, biotechnology or pharmacology
- Nurses
- Physicians
- Clinical Scientists
- Professors
Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging
UF’s online master’s degree in medical physiology and aging program** offers an affordable, convenient way for those with busy professional and personal lives to earn a career-enhancing graduate degree.
Bringing together the key concepts of our Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology and our Master of Science in Gerontology, this 30-credit, first-of-its-kind master’s degree is offered entirely online. Whether you’re an aspiring and current professional in the field of aging, our master’s degree program can help you deepen your understanding of the biology of aging and advance your career in this growing and dynamic field.
This entirely online program can be completed at your own pace in as little as one year and does not require the GRE for admission.
Who Is This Program For?
This master’s degree can benefit:
- Healthcare professionals of all kinds, including those moving into the physiology and/or aging fields
- Students interested in a career in physiology and/or geriatrics, medicine, pharmacy or research
- Professionals in pharmacy, drug development, biotechnology or pharmacology
- Clinical scientists
- Educators at all levels
- Researchers
- Geriatric financial analysts
- Occupations in the nursing home or assisted living fields
Earning a Master’s Degree Online
UF’s online format is designed to accommodate your personal and professional schedules. Earning a master’s degree online enables you to quickly enhance your knowledge through specific modules with supplemental images, animations, case studies and e-journal readings. Students interact with teaching assistants, course instructors and each other using private course email, discussion boards and live chat sessions.
Professor and Program Director, Dr. Sayeski, Discusses the Benefits of Online Learning
*The diploma and transcript will read: Master of Science, Major Medical Sciences, Concentration Medical Physiology and Pharmacology.
**The diploma and transcript will read: Master of Science in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Medical Physiology and Aging.
Graduate Certificate
UF’s online Graduate Certificates in Medical Physiology and Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology are online programs ideal for busy working professionals or students. The certificates are aimed at those applying to medical, nursing or physician assistant schools, or preparing for exams such as the MCAT or National Boards. Extra preparation and pursuits during your gap year can build a lifetime of opportunity.
To learn more about each certificate's focus and the type of online courses that are required, choose one of the certificate options below:
Earning a Graduate Certificate Online
UF’s online Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology can be completed at your own pace in as little as one semester, and the online Graduate Certificate with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology can be completed in as little as two semesters. The online format is designed to accommodate personal and professional schedules. Earning a graduate certificate in physiology enables you to quickly enhance your knowledge online with specific topic modules, supplemented with tools such as images, animations, cases studies and step-by-step instructions for gearing up and accessing UF library materials and e-journals. Students interact with teaching assistants, course instructors and each other, using private course email, discussion boards, and live chat sessions.
Non-Degree Seeking Student
Students who are not ready to pursue a master’s degree or graduate certificate can enroll in graduate courses as a non-degree seeking student. This is an excellent way to strengthen your skills in a specific topic and ease into the online graduate learning experience. Non-degree seeking students can transfer credits earned to the master’s degree or graduate certificate later, if admitted and if a grade of “B” or higher is earned.
What you should know when enrolling as a non-degree seeking student:
- Students enrolled in courses within the medical physiology graduate certificate program can take up to 4 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student.
- Students enrolled in courses within the cardiovascular/renal physiology graduate certificate program can take up to 6 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student.
- Students enrolled in courses within the master’s degree in medical physiology and pharmacology program can take up to 6 credit hours as a non-degree seeking student.
- Students pursuing coursework from the Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology program in non-degree status must take GMS6440: Fundamentals of Medical Physiology (1 credit) prior to other courses.
- Students pursuing coursework from the Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology with a specialization in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology program in non-degree status must take GMS6400c: Principles of Medical Physiology (6 credits).
Admissions
Master’s Degree Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply to the program as a master’s degree student are:
- A bachelor’s degree in science from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/accreditation/
- A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, chemistry and/or physics
- 3.0 upper-division GPA
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended
- A resume/CV
- $30 application fee
Pursuant to Florida Statute, your application requires inclusion of all post-high school education and employment, as well as information about ongoing international affiliations and research funding. Please ensure this information is included on your curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé.
Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply to the program as a graduate certificate student are:
- A bachelor’s degree in science from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/accreditation/
- A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, chemistry and/or physics
- 2.0 upper-division GPA
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended
- $30 application fee
Non-Degree Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements to apply to the program as a non-degree seeking student are:
- A bachelor’s degree in science from one of the institutional accreditors (or international equivalent) found at https://admissions.ufl.edu/apply/graduate/accreditation/
- A strong science foundation with a minimum of five full semesters of courses related to biology, chemistry and/or physics
- 2.0 upper-division GPA
- Official transcripts from every college or university attended
For more information about requirements, exceptions and applying with a non-U.S. degree, visit the admissions page.
Tuition
UF’s graduate programs offer competitive in-state tuition for all students, regardless of location.
Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Pharmacology*
Application Fee: $30**
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $16,500 plus fees
Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging **
Application Fee: $30**
Cost per Credit Hour: $448.75 plus fees for in-state students or $650 plus fees for out-of-state students
Credits Required for Master’s Degree: 30 credits
Total Master’s Degree Tuition: $13,462.50 plus fees for in-state students or $19,500 for out-of-state students
Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology
Application Fee: $30**
Cost per Credit Hour: $550 plus fees
Credits Required for Graduate Certificate: 9 to 14 credits***
Total Graduate Certificate Tuition: $6,600 to $7,700*** plus fees
For more information about the costs of attendance and financial aid, visit the tuition page.
*The diploma and transcript will read: Master of Science, Major Medical Sciences, Concentration Medical Physiology and Pharmacology.
**There is no application fee for non-degree seeking students.
***Amount varies depending on graduate certificate specialization.
