Overview

The Master of Science in Molecular, Cellular and Integrative Physiology program at Michigan State University provides advanced research experience in physiology accompanied by an individualized course curriculum. The program fosters leadership opportunities and provides the professional skills that are needed to excel in competitive science careers. The program is aimed at providing exceptional graduates with an opportunity to become actively involved in biomedical research. In addition to taking the course work for completing the MS degree, these students complete a research project and thesis in the laboratory of a research faculty.

Student Opportunities

Seminars

Students are highly encouraged to attend weekly Physiology Seminars where prestigious researchers from MSU and other institutes present their research.

Interact With Visiting Faculty

Students can meet with invited speakers to discuss a variety of topics including science, career, and policy questions.

Student Governance

Students can serve on several departmental committees.

Journal Club

Many research groups have weekly or biweekly journal clubs where students and faculty present and discuss research articles.

National Meetings

Awards are available to fund their travel to present their research at a national meeting.

Website Reports

Students are encouraged to become involved with the department website and the reporting of science news.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physiology/Pharmacology of Excitable Cells
Cellular/Integrative Physiology
Molecular Biology and Protein Structure
Metabolic Regulation & Signal Transduction
Cellular and Molecular Physiology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

East Lansing, United States

Disciplines

Molecular Sciences Physiology View 139 other Masters in Physiology in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete the online Graduate School Application
Complete the Departmental Questionnaire
Provide 2 Letters of recommendation including one from an identified research mentor.
Applicants must identify and obtain a letter of support from a research mentor who will be willing to guide them during their studies. The letter of the research mentor should include a summary of the proposed research project that the student will be pursuing. A list of labs that are training graduate students is available here.
Provide an official transcript of grades from all schools attended after high school
Provide current TOEFL scores (if applicable)

The typical graduate GPA is greater than 3.0. TOEFL paper-based scores of greater than 600, Section 1 score greater than 62 and no section less than 53; TOEFL computer-based scores of greater 250, Section 1 score of 26 or above, and no other score less than 19.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

53220 USD / year

≈ 53220 USD / year
Out-of-State

53220 USD / year

≈ 53220 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

28110 USD / year

≈ 28110 USD / year

Living costs

East Lansing

United States

1000 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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