undergraduate
Physiology and pathology
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What is a physiology and pathology major?
The programs of physiology and pathology focus on the scientific study of the functional dynamics, morphology, and biochemical and biophysical communications within organisms and between living systems at all levels of complexity and integration, as well as immunology, microbiology, gene expression, inflammation, and cell injury immunopathology. This includes instruction in reproduction, growth, hormonal action, vascular function, respiration, digestion, sensory perception and processing, sensorimotor integration, signal encoding and conveyance, homeostasis, physical function and malfunction, evolutionary physiology, and disease processes. Expression, initiation, maintenance and progression of tissue injury and disease, including death, and the relationship of pathogenesis to fundamental molecular and cellular mechanisms in immunology, microbiology, gene expression, inflammation, cell injury, apoptosis, immunopathology, molecular markers of disease and toxins, neoplasia, growth regulation, and organ- and system-specific investigations.
of students said a highlight of this major was the fascinating subject.
of students said they were motivated to select this major because it fit their passion & interest.
of students said the prerequisites were a challenging aspect of the major.
How much do physiology and pathology majors make?
median average salary
$79,000/yr
The national average salary for physiology and pathology graduates in the United States is $79,000 per year. Those in the top 10 percent make over $250,000 a year, while the bottom 10 percent make under $28,000 a year. While salary ranges can vary by role, industry, and location, physiology and pathology graduates typically make between $50,000 and $130,000 per year.
How popular is physiology and pathology as a major?
Each year, around 1,790 students obtain a bachelor’s degree and around 70 students obtain an associate degree in physiology and pathology. In 2021, 2,012 students received a bachelor's degree and 66 students received an associate degree. This is relatively the same number of physiology and pathology majors as there were in 2020. Physiology and pathology is a relatively popular major compared to other biology majors.
Advice from physiology and pathology majors
Share your experienceI am a Physiological Science major at UCLA and I would say do it if you're passionate about it. Everyone will tell you that certain things are difficult, but if you make the time and put in the effort, it will be possible.
