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Major Overview for Physiology, General

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Overview for Physiology, General

A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration. Includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes.

Careers for Physiology, General Majors

A major in Physiology, General is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Physiology, General

Top 14 U.S. Colleges with the most degrees awarded of Physiology, General among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded*/
Percentage
SelectivityCost*
University of Colorado at Boulder
Boulder, CO
189
(3.3%)
Minimally Selective$17,422
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
167
(2.4%)
Most Selective$21,100
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
134
(1.7%)
Minimally Selective$17,322
University of Oregon
Eugene, OR
99
(2.7%)
Minimally Selective$15,072
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Seattle, WA
99
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$15,730
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
70
(1.1%)
Moderately Selective$18,030
Brigham Young University
Provo, UT
47
(0.7%)
Minimally Selective$11,470
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI
33
(2.7%)
Minimally Selective$14,677
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
Stillwater, OK
22
(0.6%)
Minimally Selective$12,698
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
22
(0.5%)
Minimally Selective$16,465
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* The number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.