Physiology & Pharmacology (0116)
Track coordinator: Prof. Nathan Dascal
Overview
The master's program in Physiology & Pharmacology will train researchers to undertake advanced research and study in this field.
Curriculum
Please note that the student's curriculum must be approved by his advisor and the program coordinator. The curriculum consists of 28 graduate semester hours divided as follows:
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Elective courses for international students:
- 0116.5937.01 Ion Channels: Classical and Molecular Biophysics (Prof. Dascal) 2 hours
- 0116.5942.01: New Horizons in Drug Delivery Systems (Prof. Satchi Fainaro) 2 hours
- 0116.5923.01 : Introduction to Pharmacogenomics and biomarkers in the era of personalized medicine (Dr. Gurevich, Dr. Yair Bar) 2 hours
- New course – in process of approval by the committee: Quantitative methods of macromolecule interaction (Dr. Yakubovich) 2 hours
- 0116.5940.01 (previously not given in English, we have the consent of the teacher for English): Open questions on the function of nerve cells in gait and vestibular function (Dr. Plotnik)
- 0116.5645.01: Advances in brain tumor treatment and MRI (Dr. Mardor) – given in the Summer.
Additionally, the courses in Neuro are also open for students in this track:
- Neurobiology: molecules, brain, and behavior (Dr. Haitin) 3 hours
- New Aspects in Molecular Neurology and Neurophysiology (Prof. Slutsky) 3 hours
- Molecular Communication in Nerve Cells (Prof. Perlson) 2 hours
- Sleep and Consciousness: Form Neurological Foundations to Cognitive Processes (Prof. Nir) 3 hours
Seminars
Students must attend at least 25 seminars, of which 40% must be within the Department of Physiology & Pharmacology. The student will keep a record of the lectures and submit a signed form to the Secretariat confirming participation. This form is a requirement for graduation.
If a student attends a scientific conference, it is equivalent to two seminars. Please note that a student will not get approval for more than two conferences.
Thesis
Students must submit a research proposal for their thesis by the end of the second semester. The thesis will be submitted by the end of the fourth semester. Students must present their thesis topic within the Department or at a scientific conference. Their advisor must approve their thesis as a condition for completion of the master's degree.