Richmond,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc in Physiology and Biophysics in Richmond United States | Virginia Commonwealth University
Virginia Commonwealth University
|
Richmond United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
28,294
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
18 months
Virginia Commonwealth University's Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics equips students for professional roles as researchers, healthcare practitioners, and educators in various fields. During this two-year program, participants benefit from personalized instruction that blends classroom learning, hands-on research experience, and the development and presentation of a thesis. The curriculum promotes analytical reasoning and innovative solutions, while close-knit, diverse student groups create a supportive and cooperative academic atmosphere. Numerous students opt to first complete VCU's Premedical and Predental Graduate Health Sciences Certificate (CERT) program, a one-year initiative offering advanced coursework to strengthen applicants' credentials for professional and graduate school admissions.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Official undergraduate transcripts
Three letters of recommendation
A personal statement, describing the following:
Your research or experience
Why you are interested in the M.S. program
Your main research interests
A short list of prospective faculty mentors
Any career plans you have
Other information that may help us evaluate your qualifications as an M.S. trainee
A copy of the financial guarantee or reward level if supported by a scholarship
Successful applicants should (i) meet the general admission requirements of the VCU Graduate School and (ii) have a Baccalaureate or more advanced degree in a field related to physiology with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 at the time of enrollment. Additionally, international applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency through a Test of English as a Foreign Language examination with a minimum score of 100 (IBT), 250 (CBT) or 600 (PBT) or 6.5 on the IELTS
Tuition
USD
28,294