{"id":856,"date":"2009-09-21T12:40:06","date_gmt":"2009-09-21T17:40:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/?page_id=856"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:37:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T20:37:40","slug":"master-of-science-in-human-physiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/academics\/departments-programs\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-human-physiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science in Human Physiology"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 style=\"text-align: center;\">All admitted students are guaranteed a minimum $10,000 merit scholarship<\/h1>\n<div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 20px 0; gap: 10px;\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bu-sar.cas.myliaison.com\/applicant-ux\/#\/login\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #84a1a2; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-family: sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;\" rel=\"noopener\">APPLY NOW*<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/admissions\/graduate\/inquiry-form\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #84a1a2; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-family: sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;\">REQUEST INFO<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/admissions\/graduate\/admissions-events-and-webinars\/\" style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 10px 20px; background-color: #84a1a2; color: white; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 5px; font-family: sans-serif; white-space: nowrap;\">ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT<\/a><\/p>\n<p>*<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bostonu.qualtrics.com\/jfe\/form\/SV_6Xdra5bpacg5wjA\">Request an application fee waiver code!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>The BU HP Advantage<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two distinct pathways: accelerated or research\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on research in a top-tier research environment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Corporate and industry partnerships in a leading biotech hub\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STEM-designated program\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application open date: Still accepting applications for Fall 2026 start<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><span>About the Program<\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<p><span>In the MS in Human Physiology program, you can select a specialized area for research and study. We offer two distinct concentrations as part of our broad course requirements so you can choose the track that\u2019s right for you: <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/academics\/departments-programs\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-human-physiology\/curriculum\/research-track\/\">Research<\/a><\/span><span> <\/span><span>or<\/span><span> <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/academics\/departments-programs\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-human-physiology\/curriculum\/accelerated-track\/\">Accelerated<\/a><\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span>For those in the accelerated or research tracks, you design your own curriculum based on your academic interests, professional experience, and career goals. Working with a faculty advisor, you schedule required courses, pick electives, and decide on directed study, research, and professional or teaching experiences. You choose a project that fascinates you for your critical literature review (for the one-year accelerated track) or thesis (part of the two-year degree requirements for the Research track).<\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\"><div class=\"bu-slideshow-container hp-external-industry-labs autoplay\" id=\"bu-slideshow-container-85345\" data-slideshow-name=\"hp-external-industry-labs\" data-slideshow-delay=\"3000\" style=\"width: auto; height: 300px;\"><div class='slideshow-loader active'><div class='loader-animation'><\/div><p>loading slideshow...<\/p><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-slides\"><ul class=\"bu-slideshow transition-fade\" id=\"bu-slideshow-85345\"><li id=\"bu-slideshow-85345_0\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/sargent\/files\/2026\/03\/HP-Slideshow1.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-85345_1\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/sargent\/files\/2026\/03\/HP-Slideshow2-1-636x380.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-85345_2\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/sargent\/files\/2026\/03\/HP-Slideshow3-636x380.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-85345_3\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/sargent\/files\/2026\/03\/HP-Slideshow4-1-636x380.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-85345_4\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><img src=\"\/sargent\/files\/2026\/03\/HP-Slideshow5-636x380.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div><\/li><li id=\"bu-slideshow-85345_5\" class=\"slide \"><div class=\"bu-slide-container slide-caption-bottom-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargent\/academics\/departments-programs\/health-sciences\/master-of-science-in-human-physiology\/research\/\"><img src=\"\/sargent\/files\/2026\/03\/HP-Slideshow6-2.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"bu-slideshow-navigation-container\"><ul class=\"bu-slideshow-navigation nav-icon\" id=\"bu-slideshow-nav-85345\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-1\" class=\" active\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>1<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-2\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>2<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-3\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>3<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-4\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>4<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-5\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>5<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li><a href=\"#\" id=\"pager-6\" class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>6<\/span><\/a><\/li> <\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div><span>We aim to provide a dynamic, flexible, and exciting environment to prepare for further study in medicine, biology, physiology, or neuroscience. If you want to pursue a career in biomedical research or follow a clinical path in a hospital, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology setting, the MS in Human Physiology is a great way to get there.<\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div><span>In addition to flexibility, this Sargent College program offers other major advantages:<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span>Boston University is one of the world\u2019s great research institutions, where you\u2019ll be surrounded by a variety of cutting-edge, often interdisciplinary research. Sargent College alone receives nearly $20 million in outside funding, making it one of the most highly funded colleges at BU.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Boston is a vibrant city teeming with healthcare and research opportunities. It ranks as the number one city in the country for medical universities and top-ranking hospitals. Greater Boston is home to more than 1,000 biotech companies. Altogether, Boston hosts a rich and diverse community of scientists and clinicians, as well as many opportunities for experience.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<h2>Want to learn more?<\/h2>\n<p>We invite you to introduce yourself by filling out the <strong> <a title=\"Request Information\" class=\"level_5\" href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3rUu8AM\">Request Information<\/a><\/strong> form. You can also contact us by email at <a href=\"mailto:sargrad@bu.edu\">sargrad@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><script>\r\n\r\n  window.unibuddySettings = {\r\n\r\n    uni_id: 'boston-university-college-of-health-rehabilitation-sciences-sargent-college',\r\n\r\n    colour: '262221',\r\n\r\n    filterKey: 'degreeId',\r\n\r\n    filterValue: '62db0bf768b07e6d5276931d',\r\n\r\n    domain: 'https:\/\/popcard.unibuddy.co\/',\r\n\r\n    title: 'Unibuddy Popcard',\r\n\r\n    align: 'right',\r\n\r\n    ubLang: 'en-US',\r\n\r\n    ubCookieConsent: 'necessary',\r\n\r\n  };\r\n\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n<p><script src=https:\/\/cdn.unibuddy.co\/unibuddy-popcard.js type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n\r\n<\/script><\/p>\n<div><strong>Note<\/strong><em> that the Master of Science Program in Human Physiology is currently designated by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as a STEM-eligible degree program. International students in F-1 student status may be able to apply for a 24-month extension of their 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment authorization. \u00a0More information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/24-month-stem-opt\/\">STEM<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/isso\/employment-internships\/student-off-campus-work-and-training\/24-month-stem-opt\/\">\u00a0OPT eligibility<\/a> is available from the BU International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO).<\/em><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>All admitted students are guaranteed a minimum $10,000 merit scholarship APPLY NOW* REQUEST INFO ATTEND AN UPCOMING EVENT *Request an application fee waiver code! 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