Master in Physiology (Master's)

The application deadline for Master in Physiology (Master's) is May 15, 2027; tuition is Estimated total tuition and fees for in-state full-time students per semester is $4,860 for the Fall 2026 semester..

Graduates are prepared for admission to medical school, dental school, or other biomedical programs. The programme mirrors first-year medical school physiology coursework with a rigorous focus on human body systems and disease mechanisms. Students engage in advanced lectures and hands-on learning using medical simulation and laboratory tools. The curriculum is taught by faculty with direct experience in medical school instruction.

Focus areas include Physiology, Pathophysiology, Anatomy, Histology, Advanced Physiology, Laboratory Research.

The programme requires 30 credit hours, completed in two semesters. It includes core coursework in physiology, pathophysiology, anatomy, and histology, plus six credit hours of advanced physiology or laboratory research.

Graduates pursue admission to medical school, dental school, PhD programmes, or other professional health science programmes.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Required prerequisites include courses in math, general biology, general chemistry, general physics, organic chemistry, and advanced biology or chemistry subjects. Official transcripts from all institutions attended are required, and three letters of recommendation must be submitted through the application portal.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, two semesters. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 89% of applicants.

Augusta University brings together undergraduate and graduate education with professional study in health, business, computing, education, nursing, public health, science and mathematics, and the arts, humanities and social sciences. Its academic structure includes eleven colleges and schools, with the Medical College of Georgia and the Dental College of Georgia forming distinctive parts of the institution. Allied health sciences and graduate medicine add further routes into health-focused study. Students can choose campus-based programs or AU Online, whose courses can be completed from anywhere in a close learning environment.

Research is organized around collaboration and includes work connected with health, medical advancement and intellectual life. Recent activities show students engaging with applied learning tools, including Anatomage Tables in nursing anesthesia education, while faculty research addresses issues such as medical debt and sleep. International students join an academic and social community that includes people from around the world. Housing is available through residential communities, and Jags Live Well supports a student-focused approach to holistic wellness. Student experience opportunities extend academic learning and foster personal growth. Campus life includes counseling, creative activities, cultural events and study abroad programming. On-campus students can combine academic work with residential life, wellness support and broader personal-development opportunities, while online study provides flexibility for those who cannot relocate.