Graduate Program
The Coordinator of the Graduate Program is Professor Robert
Mazzeo. He can be contacted at robert.mazzeo@colorado.edu.
Introduction
The Department of Integrative Physiology offers a variety of graduate study opportunities that range from a coursework-only option to a research-intensive option. To facilitate maximal flexibility in the design of a student's program, the Department has established a minimum number of required courses that must be completed by all graduate students and the remainder of the program can be individualized to meet the long-term goals of the student.
Careers
A graduate degree in Integrative Physiology provides opportunities for careers in academia, industry, and the health professions. The placement list of PhD and MS graduates indicates some of the jobs and educational programs that our graduate students have found after completion of the PhD or MS degree.
Degrees Offered
The graduate degrees offered are concurrent bachelors/masters degrees (BA/MS), a Master
of Science degree (MS), and a Doctor
of Philosophy degree (PhD).
Concurrent Degree (B.A. and M.S.)
The Department offers a curriculum that enables University of Colorado students
to receive the B.A. and M.S. degrees after a 5-year program
of study. Interested students should submit an application
by January 15 of the Junior year. Based on a comparison
of GPAs, about 15 to 20 students will be admitted to the program
each year. The program is structured to ensure that students
finish both degrees within the 5-year period. More information
is available from the student advisors.
Admission Requirements
Entering graduate students must have either an undergraduate preparation equivalent to the basic core course requirements in Integrative Physiology (see prerequisites below) at the University of Colorado or departmental approval of their academic preparation. To be considered for admission into the Program, the Graduate School requires an undergraduate GPA of 2.75. Additionally, the Department requires GRE scores of a minimum 500 in each area (verbal, quantitative and analytical). The average GRE scores for current graduate students are 547 verbal, 654 quantitative and 647 analytical.
Individuals seeking admission to the doctoral program should make every attempt to secure a potential mentor from the Department's graduate faculty prior to completing the formal application process. Additionally, applicants need to submit the following materials to the Department: a letter identifying both the possible faculty mentor(s) and detailing the applicant's reasons for pursuing a doctoral degree, a transcript from the applicant's primary undergraduate institution, GRE scores, and a curriculum vita.
For detailed information about the admission process and prerequisites for admission, see Admission to the Graduate School.
Financial support
Teaching and research assistantships are awarded on a
competitive basis. The standard appointment ranges from $8,690 for
9 months, plus a 6-credit tuition waiver/semester and 70% of the student health insurance plan up to $14,400 plus 9-18 credit tuition waiver and 70% of the student health insurance plan. Summer teaching assistantships are also available.
Outstanding candidates are also eligible for University
Fellowships (the typical award is $1,000 per year).
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