The University North Carolina State University was established as a land grant college in 1887. The main campus covers 1,800 acres and adjoining research areas cover 2,500 acres, and contains over 120 buildings. Historically, the University has maintained strong scientific and technical departments supported by a comprehensive library with extensive scientific holdings. The University Faculty and professional staff includes more than 2,600 members, with a graduate faculty of 2,000. The student enrollment at North Carolina State University is over 27,000 including more than 5,000 graduate students.
Students come from every state and many foreign countries.
There are currently more than 60 graduate students majoring in Physiology. The Area Raleigh, the capital city of North Carolina, and its associated metropolitan area have a population of over 250,000 and is the home of six colleges and universities. It is the major cultural center for the Research Triangle area, which includes the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Duke University at Durham, and the Research Triangle Park. The climate is mild, and opportunities for outdoor recreation are exceptional. The Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean are within easy driving distance.