Physiology

Understanding how the human body functions

3 Years MD Training
₹6-30L+ Salary Range
Academic Focus

Specialty Overview

Physiology is the study of how living organisms function, focusing on the mechanisms and processes that keep the body alive and healthy. Medical physiologists investigate normal body functions and how they change in disease states.

This fundamental medical science provides the foundation for understanding all clinical disciplines, from cardiology to neurology, by explaining how organs and systems work together to maintain life.

Body Mechanics: Physiologists decode how the human body works, providing essential knowledge that underlies all medical practice and therapeutic interventions.

Physiology

Specialty Details

Training Duration

3 years MD Physiology

Work Environment

Medical colleges, research institutes, labs

Key Skills

Research methodology, data analysis, teaching

Focus Areas

Cardiovascular, respiratory, neurophysiology

Salary Insights

Starting Salary

₹6-10 lakhs/year

Assistant professor positions

Mid-Career

₹12-20 lakhs/year

Associate professors and researchers

Senior Level

₹30+ lakhs/year

Professors and research directors

Career Opportunities

Medical College Professor

Teaching physiology to medical students

Research Scientist

Basic and clinical research in physiology

Clinical Physiologist

Pulmonary function and cardiac testing

Pharmaceutical Research

Drug development and testing

Medical Writer

Textbooks and educational materials

Medical Technology

Developing physiological monitoring devices