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The complexities of life—from organism functions to human anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and nervous system biology—form the core of physiological sciences. This major builds a strong base in general biology, cellular biology, and genetics before delving into specialized neurobiology and physiology studies. While students at other institutions might only imagine taking such courses, as a physiological sciences major, you'll study subjects like neurobiology, human physiology, and exercise physiology. You'll collaborate with distinguished faculty, including renowned experts in movement science and researchers investigating how weightlessness affects astronauts' muscles and space exercise countermeasures. Tailored for aspiring physical therapists with research interests, this specialized path follows the physiological sciences curriculum while incorporating physical therapy coursework in your final year.