When you receive a bachelor of science in Physiology at SPU, you will have gained a solid foundation in understanding how living systems work. You will also receive a strong foundation for a future career in medicine, dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, and other health-related and applied biology field. Some students pursue graduate education in physiology.
About the Physiology Major
When you major in Physiology you will study how the human body, including its cells and tissues, works. You will learn about the biological science that gives us the basis for the knowledge we need to understand how the components of our bodies work together.
Career Opportunities
After graduation, you’ll be on your way to serving in a position such as:
- Biochemist
- Agricultural researcher
- Food technologist
- Biomedical engineer
- Physician
- Dentist
- Veterinarian
- Food industry specialist
- Forensic scientist
- Pharmacist
Courses and Requirements
For a bachelor of science in Physiology, you will be required to take a minimum of 102 credits, including at least 35 upper-division biology credits. Review all of the BS in Physiology courses and requirements, as well as a suggested course sequence.
If you are interested in pre-professional health sciences training or graduate school, consult your faculty advisor as early as possible to determine what other courses in chemistry, physics, and mathematics that you should take to meet the demand of your plans or career goals.
As a Physiology major, you must either take one of the specified courses in ethics or complete an Undergraduate Research Project. An ethics course is strongly recommended if you are interested in attending medical school or other professional health science training. The Research Project is essential for you if you're pursuing graduate school.
No more than six credits of courses numbered from BIO 4900 through 4999 may be applied to this major.
To apply to the BS in Physiology major, you must make a formal application through your Degree Status Check page in Banner.