Graduate Program

Whether you are pursuing a career in research, clinical practice, or both, the Department of Physiology at Michigan State University offers flexible graduate pathways tailored to your educational and professional goals. Our Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Physiology (MCIP) graduate programs provide the training and experiences needed to prepare you for success in academia, medicine, industry, and beyond.

We offer:

• A Master’s degree. To learn more, click here!
• A Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular & Integrative Physiology (MCIP). To learn more, click here!
• Combined degree options:
  • The D.O.-Ph.D. program, offered in collaboration with MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, positions students to bridge osteopathic medical training with scientific discovery. This fully funded, eight-year program prepares graduates to advance patient care and biomedical science as physician-scientists in diverse professional settings.
    To learn more, visit the D.O.-Ph.D. Medical Scientist Training Program website.
  • The M.D.-Ph.D. program is offered in collaboration with MSU College of Human Medicine. It provides aspiring physician-scientists the opportunity to integrate medical training with advanced research. Students gain the skills to translate discoveries into innovative treatments and graduate ready to lead in patient care, research, and academic medicine. To learn more, visit the M.D./Ph.D. Program website.
  • The BS/MS Program is aimed at providing exceptional undergraduates with an opportunity to become actively involved in biomedical research.  In addition to taking the course work for completing the MS degree, these students complete a research project and thesis in the laboratory of a research faculty. For more information, click here.

 

Our MCIP community is here to help you on your academic journey. We invite you to learn more, connect with our faculty and students, and consider joining us in advancing the science of physiology. Apply today!