Head: Janice Dodd
General Office: 730 William Avenue
Telephone: (204) 789 3694
Fax: (204) 789 3934
Email: physiology@umanitoba.ca
Website: umanitoba.ca/medicine/physiology/
Academic Staff
Program Information
Programs of study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees are offered in several major areas of physiology. A combined M.D./Ph.D. program is available for students who have been admitted to the Faculty of Medicine.
The programs are designed to provide qualified graduates in science and medicine with the background of experience suitable for a career in physiology teaching and research or a research career in clinical medicine.
Fields of Research
The Department of Physiology offers specialized programs of study and research in cardiovascular sciences, molecular endocrinology, gene technology, respiratory and smooth muscle physiology, the cell and molecular biology of cancer, and neurosciences. Updated information on research and training programs are available on the Internet.
Research Facilities
The research laboratories of physiology department members are found in multiple locations. The core laboratories of the department are situated in the Basic Medical Sciences Building of the University of Manitoba Bannatyne Campus (Medical School). Other locations include the Institute of Cell Biology, the National Research Council Institute of Biodiagnostics and the St. Boniface General Hospital Research Centre.
M.Sc. in Physiology
Admission
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar.
Application Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. International students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 7 months prior to their intended start date.
Program Requirements
A minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours in 700/7000 level courses in Physiology. In most cases, students will be required to complete PHGY 7240 Medical Physiology (6 cr. Hrs.)
Second language reading requirement: none
Expected time to graduate: 2 - 5 years
Ph.D. in Physiology
Admission
Admission requirements are those of the Faculty of Graduate Studies found in the Graduate Studies Regulations Section of this Calendar.
Application Deadlines
Canadian/U.S. students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 3 months prior to their intended start date. International students should submit their application and supporting documentation to the Department at least 7 months prior to their intended start date.
Program Requirements
Twelve (12) credit hours beyond the requirements for the M.Sc. degree. Additional courses as deemed appropriate by the Students's Advisory Committee, with the approval of the Physiology Graduate program Committee. Advanced Topics in Physiology ( PHGY 7180) (3) is a required course for Ph.D. students.
Second language requirement: none
Expected time to graduation: 3 - 7 years
