MCG Early Assurance Pathway | MS to MD
The MS in Medical Physiology program provides an avenue for students to pursue academic, professional & personal growth in preparation for a career in the medical field. This program is the only one of its kind in Georgia.
Key Benefits:
- Two-semester course-based program.
- Rigorous curriculum in physiology mirrors the learning objectives of medical school.
- Instruction by faculty currently engaged in medical and graduate school teaching.
- Personalized advising for academic support, personal growth, & career development.
- Face-to-face, on-campus instruction, with frequent opportunities for content reinforcement (case studies, hands-on activities, etc.) encourage students to strengthen their academic skills.
Jump to: Program Requirements Application Process Coursework Contact
Program Requirements
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher, with no course grades below a B.
- Follow the Advanced Coursework Pathway (not the Research Track) during the second semester.
- Complete at least 20 hours of clinical exposure or community service while enrolled.
- No additional interview or MCAT retake is required.
- Final review by the MCG Admissions Committee will occur in February 2026.
- Demonstrate professional behavior consistent with AU and MCG policies.
Campus Assignment
- Students accepted through Early Assurance are guaranteed a campus assignment.
- A campus preference form will be sent after the February 2026 Admissions Committee review and must be returned within two weeks.
- Note: Students assigned to the Augusta campus may complete Clerkship Curriculum at a regional
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025 AY):
In-state Tuition: $4,801 per semester
Out-of-state Tuition: $13,610 per semester
Mandatory Fees: $675 per semester
Graduate Lab Assistantships available
Coursework
- Medical Physiology I (8 credit hours):
- Principles of Physiology
- Cardiovascular Physiology
- Pulmonary Physiology
- Renal Physiology
- Pathophysiology I (2 credit hours)
- Anatomy (2 credit hours)
- Histology (2 credit hours)
- Seminar (1 credit hour)
- Medical Physiology II (6 credit hours):
- Gastrointestinal Physiology & Metabolism
- Endocrinology/Reproductive Physiology
- Neurophysiology
- Renal Physiology
- Pathophysiology II (2 credit hours)
- Advanced Cell & Molecular Physiology (2 credit hours)
- Advanced Renal Physiology (2 credit hours)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Physiology (2 credit hour)
- Seminar (1 credit hour)
Contact
For more information, please contact:
For any questions regarding admission, please:
706-721-3186
mcgadmissions@augusta.edu
Walk-In Hours - Wednesday's from 1:00-4:00 pm
*Scheduled appointments are strongly encouraged due to limited availability. Scheduled appointments ensure an Admissions Counselor is available upon arrival.