Animal Physiology Graduate Major Degree Requirements
Required Courses for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Survey of Animal Science Disciplines | ANS 5010 | 1 |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | ANS 6330 OR 6850 | 1 |
| Advanced Vertebrate Physiology | ANS 5490 | 4 |
| Statistics | STAT 5870 | 4 |
| Biochemistry | BBMB 4200 (3 cr.) OR BBMB 4040 & 4050 (6 cr.) | 3-6 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | ANS 5900L | 2 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | ANS 6950 | 1 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 5650 or Equivalent | 1 |
| Additional Coursework and Research (At least 30 total credits) | APC Approved | |
Required Courses for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Survey of Animal Science Disciplines | ANS 5010 | 1 |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | ANS 6330 OR 6850 | 1 |
| Advanced Vertebrate Physiology | ANS 5490 | 4 |
| Statistics | STAT 5870 | 4 |
| Biochemistry | BBMB 4200 (3 cr.) OR BBMB 4040 & 4050 | 3-6 |
| Special Topics - Teaching | ANS 5900L (two occasions) | 4 |
| Seminar in Animal Science | ANS 6950 | 2 |
| Responsible Conduct in Research | GRST 5650 or Equivalent | 1 |
| Additional coursework and research (total of 72 credits) | APC Approved | |
*This requirement of all Animal Science Students is met by completing GR ST 5650, Responsible Conduct in Research in Science and Engineering, or by completing the online course in the CITI program. See details at https://www.compliance.iastate.edu/rcr.
Additional course requirements for Master of Science and PhD degree specializations in the physiology major are outlined here:
Reproductive Physiology Specialization for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | ANS 6330 OR 6850 | 1 |
| Physiology & Endocrinology of Animal Reproduction | ANS 5330 | 2 |
| Statistics | STAT 5710 | 3 |
Reproductive Physiology Specialization for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | ANS 6330 OR 6850 (total of two terms) | 2 |
| Physiology & Endocrinology of Animal Reproduction | ANS 5330 | 2 |
| Statistics | STAT 5710 | 3 |
Muscle Biology Specialization for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Animal Physiology | ANS 6330 or 6850 | 1 |
| Molecular Biology of Muscle | ANS 6700 | 3 |
Muscle Biology Specialization for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Seminar in Muscle Biology | ANS 6330 OR 6850 | 1 |
| Molecular Biology of Muscle | ANS 6700 | 3 |
| 600 Level Elective in ANS or BBMB | APC Approved | 3 |
Ethology Specialization for Master of Science
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Topics in animal behavior, welfare and contemporary issues | ANS 5370 (A-D) | 3 |
| Special Topics: Ethology | ANS 5900N | 3 |
Ethology Specialization for PhD Degree
| Topics | Courses | Credits |
| Topics in animal behavior, welfare and contemporary issues | ANS 5370 (A-D) | 3 |
| Special topics: ethology | ANS 5900N | 3 |
| Principles of morphology II | BMS 5310 | 4 |
| Neuroanatomy | BMS 5370 | 3 |
| Immunology | MICRO 5750 | 3 |
| Introduction to Experimental Design | STAT 5710 | 3 |
Graduate students majoring in Animal Physiology without a specialization are encouraged to enroll in additional physiology courses beyond ANS 5490 to complement their scientific and professional goals.
