Have dreams of working in the medical or veterinary fields? UW’s human and animal physiology minor might be for you.
This program equips students with the skills, education and experience needed to apply to professional schools or pursue a career in the medical, veterinary or allied health fields.
Tuition and Fees
Program Requirements
If you’re interested in physiology, consider adding an animal and human physiology minor to your degree! This minor program is a great way to pursue your passion and ultimately decide whether a career in health sciences, medicine or veterinary medicine is right for you.
Throughout the program, you’ll have the opportunity to network with professionals, choose your coursework and complete interesting research projects.
Students must be pursuing an undergraduate degree program in a different discipline.
A grade of C or better is required in all courses for them to count toward the minor.
UW’s human and animal physiology minor prepares students to apply to professional schools or work in the medical, veterinary or allied health sciences fields.
Human & Animal Physiology Careers
UW graduates pursue careers in all areas of the medical and veterinary medicine fields — among others! A few of those jobs include:
Human and animal physiology students at UW have the opportunity to pursue their passion with resources, dedicated faculty and hands-on learning opportunities.
Research Opportunities
Students have the unique opportunity to intern in laboratories led by zoology and physiology faculty conducting research on physiology, neurosciences, evolutionary biology, reproductive biology and animal behavior.
Networking Opportunities
Students can network with professionals in their field(s) of interest throughout their education.
The zoology and physiology departments, as well as the neuroscience program, offer seminars for students to network with leaders in their field and learn about various topics. Students may also join the physiology club and participate in on-campus events.
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources
Department of Zoology and Physiology
1000 E. University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-4207
Email: zprequest@uwyo.edu
