Courses

Building your knowledge base

As a graduate student, you’ll take classes that provide a solid basis for your research, while enhancing your understanding of physiology and biophysics. Collectively, these classes provide you with the tools you’ll need to pursue further studies or begin a career in your chosen field.

What classes do you need for the MSc in Physiology & Biophysics?

Required classes
You must complete both of the following classes:

• PHYL 5517X/Y: Physiology and Biophysics Graduate Seminar Course
• PHYL 9000.00: MSc Thesis

Electives
You must complete one of the following classes:

• PHYL 5323.03: Human Physiology: The Mechanisms of Body Functions
• PHYL 5504.03: Advanced Respiration
• PHYL 5508.03/5509.03/5510.03: Directed Readings in Physiology and Biophysics
• PHYL 5513.03: Endocrine Physiology
• PHYL 5519.03: Molecular Physiology of Ion Channels
• PHYL 5568.03: Cardiovascular Physiology
• PHYL 5608.06/5609.06/5610.06: Directed Readings in Physiology and Biophysics

Please note: Not all courses are offered every year. Please consult the department or the current timetable for this year’s offerings.