生理学是对身体系统功能的研究。发育生物学是对特定基因如何控制具有独特结构和功能的细胞，组织和器官分化的研究。该系的研究生课程在与这些学科有关的广泛领域中提供研究培训和课堂指导。生物物理研究小组也是该部门的一部分。研究领域包括神经内分泌和生殖，内分泌和免疫相互作用，肺科和母胎相互作用，中枢神经系统发育，结缔组织疾病遗传，小鼠和雏鸡发育模型，运动生理学和葡萄糖代谢，膜运输和通道自主神经系统的结构，突触小泡循环和血压控制。该硕士学位课程为学生提供了对当前生理学和/或发育生物学概念的深刻理解。论文研究项目教授科学
Physiology is the study of the functions of body systems. Developmental Biology is the study of how specific genes govern differentiation of cells, tissues, and organs with unique structures and functions. Graduate programs within the department offer research training and classroom instruction in a wide range of areas pertaining to these disciplines. A biophysics research group is also part of the department. Areas of research include neuroendocrinology and reproduction, endocrine and immune interactions, pulmonology and maternal-fetal interactions, development of the central nervous system, hereditary of connective tissue disorders, mouse and chick models of development, exercise physiology and glucose metabolism, membrane transport and channel structure, synaptic vesicle recycling, and blood pressure control by the autonomic nervous system. This MS degree program provides students with a sound understanding of current concepts in physiology and/or developmental biology. The thesis research project teaches the fundamentals of scientific inquiry and trains the student in state-of-the-art research techniques. Submission of the thesis to a peer-reviewed journal is highly encouraged but not required.