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Physiological Sciences

The intricacies of life - from the processes and activities of organisms to the anatomy, physiology, pathology and neurobiology of the human system - are the subject of the physiological sciences. The major provides a foundation in biology, cell biology and genetics before moving into the specialized areas of neurobiology and physiology.

THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

RARE OPORTUNITIES. Undergraduates at other major universities can only dream about the courses you'll take as an undergraduate: neurobiology, human physiology and exercise physiology.

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LEARN FROM PIONEERS IN THE FIELD - AND IN SPACE. You'll have the opportunity to work with great professors, including one who is a world authority on locomotion and one who works with astronauts to study the effects of weightlessness on muscle atrophy and how exercise in space can prevent it.

STAY AHEAD OF THE CURVE. Marquette's major is still relatively new and is already a hot major for students interested in studying the complexities of human physiological systems.

ON THE ROAD TO MEDICAL SCHOOL. The physiological sciences are the foundation of the medical sciences, so this major is excellent preparation for medical school or other health-related professional schools.

EVER WONDER HOW THE HEART REALLY WORK? Or nerves? Or muscles? Or kidneys? With this major, you'll experience physiology up close and personal through top-notch laboratory courses taught by your professors.

YOU'VE GOT A LOT OF NERVE... AND MUSCLES AND ORGANS. With your professors you will study the mechanisms of nerve-cell communication, muscle contraction, ion channel function, regulation of cell volume, space biology and biomathematical modeling.

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Suggested curriculum

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Freshman

General Biology I & II
General Chemistry I & II
Calculus I
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
General Psychology
Foreign Language I & II

Sophomore

Cell Biology
Biostatistical Methods and Models
Genetics
Organic Chemistry I & II
Growth of Western Civilization I or II
Introduction to Theology
Philosophy of Human Nature
Two Literature Electives

Junior

Human Physiology
Experimental Physiology
Neurobiology
Experimental Neurobiology
Theory of Ethics
General Physics I & II or General Physics with Calculus I & II
Growth of Western Civ. I or II or Social-behavioral Science Elective
Medical Ethics
Electives

Senior

Biology Elective
Neurobiology
Experimental Neurobiology
Human Anatomy or Human Microanatomy
Advanced Human Anatomy
Diverse Cultures Elective
Two Theology Electives
Electives

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT

Most of our graduates plan to go on to graduate school or medical school. However, for those considering working right away, the major is excellent preparation for careers in academic research, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.