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Physiology is the study of living matter in action. It integrates
physical and life science disciplines in order to understand body functions
and the origins of disease. Beyond the study of control mechanisms, compensations,
and cooperation among body molecules, cells, tissues and organs, the interaction
between the body’s external and internal environments is a key theme in Physiology. Most importantly,
Physiology unifies the life sciences from molecule to organism, providing
the link from genomics, and molecular signaling pathways to behavior and
disease. Emerging fields for physiologists are the analysis of the functional
implications of genomic sequence variation, developmental factors leading
to chronic illness, and novel approaches for regenerative medicine.
Biological function---of molecules, cells, and organisms----is at the heart of
Physiology, and this knowledge is fundamental to the life sciences in general.
Accordingly, Physiology provides an excellent and often necessary background
for subsequent training in Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Physical or
Occupational Therapy, and other health-related professions. It is also excellent
preparation for graduate work in Physiology and related areas; or for the teaching
of Biological Science in secondary schools. Physiologists are needed in hospitals
and departments of medicine as teachers and research personnel. Other outlets
would be in agriculture and veterinary medicine, in military research establishments
and in life science-based industry. 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 business and research
opportunities for the person trained in Physiology.
Physiology at the research
level covers a variety of specialties (e.g. Endocrinology, Cardiovascular
Physiology, Neurophysiology, Respiratory Physiology, Reproductive Physiology,
Sensory Physiology),
each with very different technical and analytical methods. More information
is available on the departmental web-site (www.physiology.utoronto.ca).
Undergraduate Secretary: Professor W.A. MacKay, Medical Sciences Building, room 3368 (416-978-2675)
Enquiries and Counseling: Medical Sciences Building, room 3209 (416-978-
5077)
Physiology Programs
Biophysics: see Physics
Physiology (Science program)
Enrolment in this Program is limited. Selection is based on GPA in first
year required courses.
Specialist program:
(14 full courses or their equivalent, including at least two 400-series course)
First Year:
(BIO120H1, BIO130H1)/150Y1; CHM138H1, CHM139H1; MAT135Y1/MAT137Y1; (PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1)
Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO240H1, BIO241H1; CHM247H1/ CHM220H1; MAT235Y1/(PHY231Y1, PHY331H1); PSL302Y1
Third Year:
1. BCH370H1; BCH311H1/PSL350H1; PSL303Y1, PSL372H1, PSL374H1
2. One full-course equivalent from: ANA300Y1; IMM334Y1; PCL201H1, PCL302H1; PSY397H1; STA250H1; CSB325H1, CSB332H1, CSB343H1, CSB345H1/CSB445H1, CSB346H1, CSB347H1
Fourth Year:
Two full-course equivalents from: PSL 400-series/HMB472H1
Major program:
(8 full courses or their equivalent,
including 0.5 FCE at the 400-level)
Enrolment in this Program is limited. Students may apply after completing
4 courses including all the First Year requirements.
First Year:
(BIO120H1, BIO130H1)/150Y1; CHM138H1, CHM139H1; MAT135Y1/JMB170Y1 /(PHY131H1, PHY132H1)/(PHY151H1, PHY152H1)
Second Year:
BCH210H1; BIO240H1, BIO241H1; PSL302Y1
Higher Years:
1. PSL372H1
2. One full-course equivalent from: ANA300Y1; BCH311H1; IMM334Y1; PCL201H1, PCL302H1; PSY397H1; CSB, 325H1, PSY330H1, PSY332H1, PSY343H1, 345H1/445H1, 346H1, 347H1, 349H1
3. One full-course equivalent from: HMB430H1, HMB472H1; PSL303Y1, PSL374H1, PSL350H1, PSL378H1, PSL380H1, 400-level courses
Minor program:
(4 full courses or their equivalent)
Enrolment in this Program requires the completion of 4 courses; no minimum
GPA required. one 300+-level FCE must be included in the program.
1. (BIO120H1, BIO130H1)/150Y1; PSL201Y1/PSL302Y1
2. Two full-course equivalents from: BIO251Y1, BIO270H1, BIO271H1; EEB328H1; HMB200H1, HMB430H1, HMB470H1, HMB472H1; PSL280H1, PSL303Y1, PSL350H1, PSL378H1, PSL380H1,
400-series; PSY290H1, 392H1, 394H1, PSY396H1, PSY397H1, PSY399H1, PSY490H1, PSY497H1; CSB, 325H1, PSY332H1, PSY343H1, 344H1, 345H1/445H1, 346H1, 347H1
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