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Program of study
The Department of Anatomy and Physiology offers opportunities for graduate
studies leading to both MS and PhD degrees. Cardiopulmonary physiology, immunophysiology,
neuroscience and pharmacology are the major themes of research of the department. Specific
areas of interest include comparative exercise physiology, food animal immunophysiology,
molecular biology of membranes, mechanisms of stress phenomena, molecular genetics and
gene mapping, neural control of cardiovascular function and pathophysiology of
microcirculation. Faculty from other departments comprise a strong ancillary support
group. Career options available with an advanced degree in anatomy or physiology include
academic positions in various animal and human health science-related institutions such as
Colleges of Veterinary Medicine and Schools of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as
positions in industry and agribusiness.
Admissions
To be admitted with full standing, the applicant must have an average of B
or better in the junior and senior years, a bachelor's or veterinary medical degree from
an approved institution, and adequate undergraduate preparation in the proposed field.
For the master of science degree, applicants must complete a minimum of 30
hours of credit, which includes 6 to 8 hours of research credit. Applicants with a
bachelor's degree who are concurrently pursuing a DVM degree may apply 12 hours from
relevant courses toward both the master's and DVM degrees if the grades in these courses
are adequate. Applicants already possessing the DVM degree can likewise select 12 hours
from the professional curriculum to be applied toward the MS degree.
For the PhD degree, 90 semester hours of graduate study beyond the
bachelor's degree are required, including at least 30 hours of research. For DVM
candidates, if 12 hours of dual credit has not been applied to the master of science
degree, it may be applied toward the PhD.
Application procedure
Applications are considered on a rolling basis and are due May 1. However,
students applying for financial support and international students are encouraged to apply
by February 1. Teaching and research assistantships are awarded on the basis of merit,
using many of the same criteria used for admission decisions. All students offered
admission are considered for financial support.
For additional information and application materials please contact:
Director of Graduate Studies
Kansas State University
228 Coles Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506-5802
Constitution and Bylaws
for Graduate Students
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