The Master of Science in Aerospace Physiology program consists of 10 courses (30 credit hours), including six required courses and four elective courses (12 credit hours). Full-time graduate enrollment is defined as 9 credit hours per semester.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Year
| Term | Course Name and Number |
|---|---|
| Fall | PHOL 421 Introduction to Aerospace Physiology I |
| Fall | PHOL 614 Sleep Physiology: Neurobiology of Sleep/Wake |
| Fall | Elective* |
| Spring | PHOL 422 Introduction to Aerospace Physiology II |
| Spring | Elective* |
| Summer | PHOL 423 Lab Research Rotation: Aerospace Physiology |
*Review the elective list below.
Second Year
| Term | Course Name and Number |
|---|---|
| Fall | PHOL 426 Human Factors in the Aerospace Environment |
| Fall | Elective* |
| Spring | PHOL 427 Physiological Contributions to Aviation Mishaps |
| Spring | Elective* |
*Review the elective list below.
Electives
| Term | Course Name and Number | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | PHOL 424 Human Performance Optimization for Aerospace | 3 |
| Fall | PHOL 460 Sports Nutrition (synchronous only) | 3 |
| Fall | NTRN 462 Exercise Physiology and Macronutrient Metabolism** | 3 |
| Fall | EPOM 400 Leadership and Interpersonal Skills | 3 |
| Fall | BETH 503 Research Ethics and Regulation** | 1.5-3 |
| Fall | CRSP 440 Translational & Patient-Oriented Research Theory** | 3 |
| Fall/Spring | PHOL 451 Independent Study | 3 |
| Fall/Spring | PHOL 601 Research** | 3 |
| Fall/Spring | PSCL 403 Physiological Psychology** | 3 |
| Spring | PHOL 425 Topics in Space & Aviation Physiology | 3 |
| Spring | ANAT 402 Human Musculoskeletal Anatomy** | 4 |
**Courses are offered on campus only.