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Welcome to the Department of Human Physiology

by Christopher Minson, Department Head

On behalf of the faculty and students of the Department of Human Physiology, I would like to welcome you to our website. Our department is home to undergraduate and graduate students who desire strong training in human physiology and anatomy that will prepare them for careers in medicine, allied health professions, and biomedical research. (more…)

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New “Self-Study Option” for select courses offered in Fall 2013!

Starting in Fall 2013, students will have a new option for how they complete the required Human Physiology 300-level courses (HPHY 321, 322, 323, 324, 325 and 371). Students can select to register for a Self-Study Option in place of the traditional version of the course. The Self-Study Option has been designed to serve students unable to regularly attend lecture due to work, family or other commitments, or students who learn best on their own, as opposed to while interacting with others.

In a nutshell, the differences between the traditional course and theĀ Self-Study



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If you wish to make a donation to the Department of Human Physiology, please complete the on-line form . The form should automatically direct your donation to the Human Physiology general fund. If you have problems with the online giving form, contact the UO Foundation (webmaster@uofoundation.org) or call 541-302-0300.