Pharmacology and physiology are classic disciplines that mesh our understanding of the human body and our ability to treat disease. Here at the University of Rochester, our Pharmacology and Physiology educational programs focus on increasing our understanding of drug mechanisms and the identification of new physiological pathways that could be targeted to treat disease. The Masters programs in Pharmacology or Physiology at the University of Rochester is an 55 credit hour course of study designed to provide students with the skills to:<br>Carry out research in an academic or industry setting, Succeed in alternative science-based careers (i.e. regulatory sciences, science writing, teaching), Go on to excel in advanced professional (MD, DVM) or research (PhD) degree programs.<br>Students have the benefit of working within the University of Rochester Medical Center where they can take advantage of its large clinical resources and collaborative faculty. The University is home to numerous health sciences graduate programs and a large diverse student body.<br>The University of Rochester offers two options for completion of a Master's of Science in Physiology. Under Plan A, the student completes a thesis project in a faculty member's research lab. Under Plan B, the student completes a master's essay under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Both Plan A and Plan B students take the same rigorous program of required and elective courses.<br>A Master of Science in Physiology is granted to students who have completed at least 30 credit hours of course work