Master of Science (M.S.) in Integrative Physiology

Tuition fees are 19,188 USD per year.

This is a one-year, full-time Master of Science program in Integrative Physiology for graduates of biology and related sciences. It offers a rigorous 10-month course of study designed to deepen understanding of physiology and related biology areas. The program provides valuable experience and helps students identify future academic or research focuses.

This is a 30-credit, non-thesis Master's program structured around advanced coursework, culminating in a comprehensive exam. Students may take electives in Summer to meet the credit hour requirement.

Graduates are prepared for doctoral programs in biomedical research, and for roles in clinical exercise physiology as indicated by preparation for ACSM certification exams.

Admission requirements include a bachelor's degree in Biology or a related science.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. This is a full-time, on-campus program typically completed in one year (10 months) over 30 credit hours. For international students, tuition is below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 77% of applicants.

On the Lisle campus, students can take part in clubs, organizations, intramurals, leadership opportunities, athletics, campus ministry, and community volunteer work. Lisle is one of Benedictine's campus locations, alongside Mesa, Arizona, with additional options in China, Vietnam, and online. Small classes and a low student-faculty ratio support a setting where professors and advisors can know students personally.

Benedictine began as St. Procopius College in 1887 and has grown within the Catholic intellectual tradition. Its educational approach combines personal and spiritual growth with preparation for lives of meaning and purpose, welcoming students of all cultures, racial and ethnic identities, genders, faiths, and no faith. Academic options span the Goodwin College of Business and Liberal Arts, College of Science and Health, and School of Education.

Programs include fields such as accounting, business analytics, computer science, biology, chemistry, engineering science, education, communication arts, criminology, and nursing, with study available in Lisle, Mesa, China, or online depending on the program. The university offers 42 undergraduate majors, 17 graduate degrees, three doctoral programs, and 17 certificate programs. International undergraduates are reviewed for scholarships upon admission and may be eligible for up to $20,000. Applicants with overseas credit need an official course-by-course evaluation, and English proficiency requirements apply. Short-term and exchange students work through formal agreements with their home institutions.