Master’s Degree in Medical Physiology and Aging
Overview
Degree Plan
Application
Explore Your Online Path to a Career in Medical Physiology and Aging
Want to take the next step in your healthcare career or pursue a new career in aging? UF’s online Master of Science in Medical Sciences with a Concentration in Medical Physiology and Aging makes it possible — no GRE required.
This 30-credit program blends our Graduate Certificate in Medical Physiology with our master’s degree in innovative aging studies. And yes, it’s entirely online.
Can I Transfer Credits?
Already started a certificate in aging, medical physiology or cardiovascular/renal physiology? You could already be halfway to a master’s degree. Transfer up to 15 earned certificate credits toward your MS.
How Long Will It Take?
In a hurry? Whether you’re prepping for med school or PA school — or just stepping up your game in your current career — you can earn your degree in as little as a year.
Courses run in spring, fall and summer — and you can start any semester.
Why UF?
If you’re looking to grow your knowledge in aging without burning out or breaking the bank, you’re in the right place. This program is practical, flexible and affordable.
You’ll get the tools to thrive as a gerontologist, geriatrician or healthcare professional focused on older adults.
Program Credits at a Glance
- 9 credits in medical physiology
- 9 credits in aging
- 12 credits in related topics like biology, psychology and ethics
What You’ll Learn
- How the human body changes as we age
- How to provide care and support for older adults
- How to advocate for their mental and physical health
Skills You’ll Gain
By the end of this program, you’ll be able to:
- Understand how physiology changes as we age
- Read and interpret primary research in aging
- Stay current on treatments and best practices in gerontology
Is This Program Right For You?
Our grads go into all sorts of careers, including:
- Healthcare pros moving into aging or physiology
- Students prepping for medicine, pharmacy, research or geriatrics
- Nurses, doctors, clinical scientists, professors or researchers
- Geriatric financial analysts or administrators in nursing homes/assisted living
- Educators focused on aging
Still have questions? Here are some of our top FAQs (and answers)!
Degree Plan
To graduate from the program, students must complete 30 credit hours: 9 credits of core courses in physiology and 9 credits of core courses in aging, as well as a minimum of 6 elective credit hours from each area. All courses are letter-graded unless stated otherwise. In order to graduate, students will be required to pass a comprehensive exam during their final semester and obtain a 3.0 or higher GPA.
Required and elective courses are listed below.
Required Courses
Physiology
Aging
Elective Courses (Choose 6 credits from Physiology courses and 6 credits from Aging courses)
Physiology
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
GMS 6419  | Medical Endocrinology and Reproduction | 3 |  | | |
| GMS 6479 | Medical Gastrointestinal Physiology | 2 | | | |
| GMS 6410 | Physiology of Circulation of Blood | 2 | | | |
| GMS 6413 | Advances in Hypertension Research | 2 | | | |
| GMS 6414 | Advanced Renal Physiology and Pathophysiology | 2 | | | |
| GMS 6470 | Advanced Respiration Physiology 1 | 3 | | | |
Aging
| Course # | Course Title | Credits | Spring | Summer | Fall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMS 6486 | Biology of Aging | 3 | | | |
| GMS 6771 | Clinical Neuroscience of Aging | 3 | | | |
| GMS 6485 | Population-Based Research on Aging | 3 | | ||
| GMS 6715 | Healthy Aging: Behavioral and Clinical Outcomes | 3 | | | |
| GMS 6717 | Healthy Aging in the New Millennium | 3 | | | |
| GMS 6487 | Anti-Aging Interventions | 3 | | | |
| GMS 6808 | Data Science and Technology in Gerontology | 3 | | | |
Application Information
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