Physiology is a specialized life science degree that teaches you about animal physiology
and anatomy and introduces you to intensive, hands-on laboratory experiences.
Why physiology at OSU?
Our graduates are prepared to enter a variety of career fields, including the public
and private sector, graduate school or programs such as medical school or veterinary
school. In addition, there are a number of student organizations at OSU designed to
help you succeed, such as Advancing Women in Science or the American Medical Student
Association.
Our physiology majors are successful in a variety of fields such as:
Biotechnology
Conservation Biology
Education
Environmental Management
Health Care Industry
Medicine
Politics and Policy
Research
Science Museums/Zoos/Aquariums
Technicians
Teachers
Veterinarians
Highlights
Along with your hands-on laboratory work as a physiology major, you can also select
among specialized upper-division courses like Embryology, Pharmacology, Environmental
Physiology, Endocrinology and Behavioral Neuroendocrinology. The physiology degree
primarily serves to prepare you for graduate school or a medically related professional
school.
Courses to expect for this major include Physiology, Mammalian Physiology, Mammalian
Physiology Lab, Vertebrate Morphology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Survey of Biochemistry
and Organic Chemistry.
OK-LSAMP
Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) is a consortium of Oklahoma colleges and universities working together to develop
programs aimed at increasing the number of students from under-represented populations
who receive degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
The OK-LSAMP scholarship program provides scholars with increased opportunities and
connections, including undergraduate research experiences, graduate school preparation,
international experiences and internships/externships with companies in the STEM fields.