About the Human and Animal Physiology Minor
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.
What can you do with a human and animal physiology 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.
UW graduates pursue careers in all areas of the medical and veterinary medicine fields
— among others! A few of those jobs include:
- Research Assistant
- Lab Technician
- Professor
- Veterinarian Assistant
- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
- Animal Hospital of Colorado Springs
- University of Washington - School of Medicine
- Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Berthoud Animal Hospital
- Ivinson Memorial Hospital
- Westward Heights Care Center
- Laramie County Community College
- Mountain Gateway Community College
- Medpace
- University of Wyoming
- Pelindaba Lavender Farms
- Infinitus Medical Technologies
- Corvallis Sport and Spine
Students majoring in biology, pre-med, veterinary sciences, kinesiology or related fields benefit most, as this minor helps deepens the understanding of body systems and supports preparation for medical, veterinary or research careers.
Yes! The courses in this minor offer a variety of opportunities for field research and lab-based learning. Students are able to apply physiological concepts to real-world or simulated environments.
“I have learned so much from your [physiology] classes and really enjoy the way the Physiology program presents information. Thank you for investing in me as a student!"
