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Physiology
Website: College of Medicine - Department of Physiology
Research opportunities are available in the following areas: comparative respiratory and cardiovascular physiology; neurophysiology (electrophysiology, cellular imaging in neurons and glial cells, in vitro and in vivo studies of cerebral ischemia); vascular function, ion channels and endogenous gases; calcium channels and neuroendocrine secretion; hemoxygenase system and cardiovascular pathology. Opportunities are also available for collaborative training with faculty in clinical departments of the College of Medicine.
Master of Science (M.Sc)
Admission Requirements
- Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) or Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 994 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- a minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level
- PHSI 990.0
- PHSI 994.0
- residency requirement of 18 months
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
With the recommendation of the unit, direct entry Ph.D. admission is available to exceptionally strong students, who show great promise in terms of academic accomplishments and potential for research.
- A four-year honours bachelor of science degree, or doctor of medicine degree.
- A cumulative weighted average of at least 80% in the last two years of undergraduate study (i.e. 60 credit units of course work).
- Demonstrated ability for independent thought, advanced study, and independent research.
- Evidence of English proficiency.
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- At least 9 credit units of course work at the graduate level must be successfully completed in the first year of the program.
- Within the first year of the program, successfully complete a Ph.D. Qualifying Examination that is at least as rigorous as the defence for a Master’s thesis in the program area.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- A minimum of 9 credit units at the 800-level
- PHSI 990.0
- PHSI 996.0
- Pass a comprehensive examination, after completing the required course work, and prior to focusing on the research and doctoral thesis.
Write and successfully defend a thesis based on original investigation.Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) - Non-Direct Entry
Admission Requirements
- Master of Science (M.Sc.)
Degree Requirements
Students must maintain continuous registration in the 996 course.
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- 0 credit units at the 800-level
- PHSI 990.0
- PHSI 996.0
- residency requirement of 2 years
Transfer from Master's to Ph.D.
Degree Requirements
- GSR 960.0
- GSR 961.0 if research involves human subjects
- GSR 962.0 if research involves animal subjects
- 9 credit units at the 800-level, including relevant credit units taken before transfer
- PHSI 990.0
- PHSI 996.0
- Qualifying examination prior to transfer from M.Sc. to Ph.D
- Ph.D. Comprehensive Exam
