Cell Physiology
A program that focuses on the scientific study of physiological processes operating within and among cells, and intracellular communication and behavior, in the context of larger systems and whole organisms. Includes instruction in cell and molecular biology, molecular physiology, cell cycle control, signal transduction, protein structure, membrane biochemistry and structure, ion channel physics, cell respiration and digestion, secretory functions, cell adhesion and communication, information encoding and decoding, and the relation of cell physiology to tissue, organ, and organismic functioning.
Degree Statistics
This program is offered at 8 institutions across the United States, with a total of 120 degrees awarded annually.
Bachelor's Degrees
6
degrees awarded
Master's Degrees
8
degrees awarded
Doctoral Degrees
26
degrees awarded
Other Awards
80
awards given
Top Schools for Cell Physiology
These institutions offer the most degrees in this program, ranked by total annual completions.
| Rank | Institution | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Davis Davis, CA | 36 |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | 30 |
| 3 | Barnard College New York, NY | 18 |
| 4 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | 9 |
| 5 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | 9 |
| 6 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | 6 |
| 7 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | 6 |
| 8 | Stanford University Stanford, CA | 6 |