What Is This Program?

The University of Florida’s online Master of Science in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Medical Physiology and Aging is offered through our acclaimed College of Medicine. Taught by experts in the field, this program brings together the key concepts of our Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology and our master’s degree in innovative aging studies into one first-of-its-kind master’s degree comprised of 30 credits and offered entirely online. The GRE is not required for admission.

If you’ve already begun or completed the Graduate Certificate in Aging and Geriatric Practice, Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology and/or Graduate Certificate in Cardiovascular/Renal Physiology, you can transfer up to 15 credits toward your MS in medical physiology and aging program. You may already be halfway to earning your degree!

You can complete this master’s degree in as little as one year. Courses are offered in the spring, fall and summer semesters and students are accepted year-round. Upon completion of this program, you will receive an MS in medical physiology and aging.

Why a Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging?

If you’re an aspiring or current professional in the field of aging and want to broaden your knowledge while minimizing your time and costs, consider this: Our master’s degree provides a professional curriculum that’s informative, flexible and affordable.

Our program requires 9 credits focused on medical physiology and 9 credits focused on aging, as well as 12 additional credits, all designed to help you build a broader and deeper knowledge of the biology of aging. This includes an understanding of:

• Normal physiology and pathophysiology related to aging.
• Biological, clinical, psychological, sociological and ethical aspects of medical physiology and aging.
• How to effectively provide older adults with services as a gerontologist or quality health care as a geriatrician.
• How to advocate for the unique needs of older adults, including their mental and physical health and independence.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MS in medical physiology in aging program, students will:

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of fundamental physiological processes in the human body.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of how human physiology changes with aging.
• Be able to read and understand the primary literature in the fields of physiology and aging.
• Understand the latest treatments in the field of aging.

Who Is This Program For?

Our MS in medical physiology and aging program can benefit individuals in a wide range of roles, including:

• Healthcare professionals moving into the physiology and/or aging fields
• Students interested in a career in physiology and/or geriatrics
• Students looking to pursue a career in medicine, pharmacy or research
• Professionals in pharmacy, drug development, biotechnology or pharmacology
• Nurses
• Physicians
• Clinical scientists
• Professors
• Researchers
• Geriatric financial analysts
• Occupations in the nursing home or assisted living fields
• Educators and teachers