More on Department Introduction Physiology is the study of living matter in action. It explains body organ function in terms of physical and chemical principles. It is an integrating discipline dealing with controls, compensations, and interrelationships. Interaction with the environment is a major factor in Physiology.
Physiology serves as a bridge between cellular biology, control theory and systems analysis.
Physiologists are needed also in hospitals and departments of medicine as teachers and research personnel, as well as in research institutes and governmental laboratories. Other outlets would be in agriculture and veterinary schools and in military research establishments. The development of air and space travel, the exploration of the continental shelf, the development of Northern regions, and increased emphasis on exercise and fitness, all provide problems and research opportunities for the person trained in Physiology. Selection is based on GPA in first year required courses. See application procedure under BMS programs.