Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Biomedical Sciences - Physiology Interdisciplinary

The Ph.D. degree in Biomedical Sciences–Physiology Interdisciplinary prepares graduates in areas that include cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine and neuroendocrine, reproductive or exercise physiology. In this context, emphasis is placed on an integrative approach for both research and graduate education. As with other program areas, the physiology program takes advantage of the latest molecular and cellular techniques to address questions related to human diseases. Faculty members are drawn from various departments at Kent State University, the Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and the Lerner Research Institute of the Cleveland Clinic. Although graduate work may be completed in any of the various research areas, faculty are listed in two general specializations: (1) environmental and comparative physiology and (2) cardiopulmonary and exercise physiology. Each specialization addresses different subject areas of physiology and each has an associated training faculty. The degree program is research oriented and designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in physiological principles and techniques within several well-defined focus areas. Program Learning Outcomes Graduates of this program will be able to: Publish their research in peer-reviewed journals. Demonstrate the ability to teach undergraduate students. Seek employment after graduation in fields that reflect their area of training.