Bachelor of Science in
: Aerospace Physiology

Study Human Biology in Space

Using a mock hospital scenario, Aerospace Physiology students from the STAR Lab research the logistics and teamwork involved in how healthcare workers “hand off” patients from one team to another. (Embry-Riddle/David Massey)

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Fast Facts

Campus Availability: Daytona Beach

Degree Level: Undergraduate

Career Outcomes: Biomedical Researcher, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist

Credit Hours: 121

Learning Modality: In-Person

Physiology in Space

As the aerospace industry continues along a path of technological and scientific advancement, the need for a complex understanding of how human bodies react in extreme environments, such as space, becomes a necessity.

Interested in space and medicine? Embry‑Riddle Aeronautical University’s Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Physiology prepares students for success in an emerging field within the aerospace industry. Aerospace Physiology students study standard operational anatomy and physiology practices partnered with examining the effects space and other extreme stressors can have on a subject.

Students at Embry‑Riddle's Daytona Beach, Florida, campus grow into skilled professionals who are well-prepared to enter careers in aerospace, physiology, medicine, research and more! Housed in the Department of Human Factors and Behavioral Neurobiology, this degree covers courses in biology, genetics, chemistry, physics, flight physiology and space physiology.

Key Benefits

Experiences in Local Hospitals
Our groundbreaking partnerships with nearby healthcare facilities allow students to experience hands-on clinical rotations with the latest in medical innovations, treatment techniques and cutting-edge research.

Internship Opportunities
Faculty connections with major employers allow students to take advantage of prestigious internship opportunities. Students in this program are given access to a master list of applicable aerospace physiology internships and career programs.

We've Got Labs
Students in the Aerospace Physiology program have access to state-of-the-art labs on the Embry‑Riddle campus, including the Microbiology Lab, the Omics Lab and Physiology-specific labs.

Program Highlights

Gain Research Experience
Participate in groundbreaking research. Students and faculty have studied the effects of NASCAR racing on drivers, developed self-healing polymers and examined microgravity’s effect on cells.

Study Space Healthcare
Space exploration is becoming more advanced every day. Aerospace Physiology students are prepared to meet a growing demand for physiology experts as more astronauts travel to space and eventually venture into commercial space flight.

Trailblazing
Embry‑Riddle's Aerospace Physiology degree program is the first of its kind in the nation. Students will be specifically equipped with the skills needed to enter related fields in ways not found anywhere else.

Why Embry‑Riddle

Mitchell Villafina, B.S. in Aerospace Physiology (Photo: Mitchell Villafina)
The Aerospace Physiology program is a challenging program that has helped me to attain research internships within the Space Biology scientific community. The skills I have learned and the support I have received from the faculty have been instrumental in my successes. This is a program like no other.
Mitchell Villafania, B.S. in Aerospace Physiology ('23)

Career Pathways

At Embry‑Riddle, Aerospace Physiology students benefit from small class sizes, which leads to personalized instruction from expert faculty with vast industry experience in various STEM fields.

Students are trained using the same advanced technologies that they will encounter post-graduation, thus putting career preparation at the forefront of the Aerospace Physiology program.

This undergraduate program includes in-depth studies on behavioral neuroscience, stress and fatigue, nutritional biochemistry, pharmacotherapeutics, health and human performance, genomic expression, the human microbiome and much more.

Program Outcomes

The curriculum in this program prepares students for careers in aerospace physiology and related fields, as well as sets them on a potential path for continued schooling and lifelong learning. Previous students have been hired for both internships and jobs by NASA, Space Tango, the Air Force, Mayo Clinic and more!

    Careers

  • Aerospace Physiologist
  • Medical Scientist
  • Microbiologist
  • Space Suit Design Engineer

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    Higher Education

  • Nursing School
  • Medical School
  • Physician's Assistant (PA) School
  • Pharmacy School

Scholarships and Aid

Did you know that 94% of Embry‑Riddle freshmen receive some form of financial aid through scholarships, grants and loans? Scholarship applications are open to all students who qualify. Millions of dollars from internal and external scholarships are disbursed to recipients every year.

When it comes to educational funding, you have options at Embry‑Riddle. Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career.

Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and focus on your studies. You can be assured an investment in Embry‑Riddle is a wise one.

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