The application for the Summer 2026 Advanced Physiologic Foundations course opens on January 12, 2026. When the application opens, the link will be posted below.

To sign up to receive additional information about this course, including a reminder when the application opens, please click the link below and fill out the interest form.

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Length of Course: 15 weeks

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisite: Undergraduate Human Anatomy & Physiology with a final letter grade of “C” or higher

Application Fee: $50

Tuition: $2,995.00 ($877.50 non-refundable if student withdraws from the course. The Refund Policy can be found in the syllabus linked further down on this page.)

Admissions Process

1. Apply using the link above.
2. Request a copy of your official transcript, showing that you completed an undergraduate Human Anatomy & Physiology course with a final grade of “C” or higher, to be sent to MTSA through Parchment or Clearinghouse. (Listed as an institutional credit, not transfer)
3. Submit a personal statement (optional).
4. Pay the $50 application fee.
5. *If you have applied in the past for UCNAP, you must submit a new application and fee for the Summer 2026 course. However, you do NOT have to re-submit your transcript(s), if you previously met requirements and were eligible to pay for the course in the past.*

Upon completion of the steps above, applicants will be notified that the application process is complete in the following days. You will also be notified if you miss a requirement giving you adequate time to complete it.

The application will close on February 19th. All applications completed before that date will be submitted to the Admissions Committee for review. After reviewing applications for all eligible applicants, the Admissions Committee will offer 75 applicants spots in the course. Upon notification, applicants will have 72 hours to accept their spot in the class by submitting their course payment.  

If an applicant does not pay for the course within 72 hours of this notification, their spot will be offered to another applicant.  

Applicants who are not offered a spot in the course will receive an email notification.

Transcript Details

Please request a copy of your official transcript, showing that you completed an undergraduate Human Anatomy & Physiology course with a final grade of “C” or higher, to be sent to MTSA through Parchment or Clearinghouse. Your Human A&P course must be listed as an institutional credit, not a transfer credit on this transcript.

Unofficial transcripts cannot be accepted, and official transcripts must be submitted directly from the school where you completed the course.

If you are applying for this course and the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) program, please note that transcripts for the DNAP application must be sent directly to NursingCAS. Any transcripts that you request to be sent directly to the Admissions Office will not be applied to your DNAP application.

Course Description

This course discusses advanced human physiologic concepts at the system, organ, cellular, and subcellular levels, with the overall goal to enhance the learner’s foundation for nursing practice. Foundational concepts; central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems; cardiovascular system; respiratory system; renal system; skeletal muscle/neuromuscular synapse; and smooth muscle will be discussed. Hormonal regulation will be integrated with various physiologic processes. Emphasis will be on integration of concepts as a basis for understanding interrelationships among complex physiologic processes. This course may strengthen the learner’s application for a nurse anesthesia program, but satisfactory completion of the course does not guarantee acceptance into a program as acceptance is based on a number of factors in addition to performance in one course.

Fall 2025 Syllabus»

Spring 2026 Syllabus»

This syllabus is subject to change.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
(Specific to the Advanced Physiologic Foundations Course)

When is the course offered? 

We offer this online course 3 times a year:

1. Spring Semester (Application opens in September)
2. Summer Semester (Application opens in January)
3. Fall Semester (Application opens in May)

Where do I send my transcripts for the course? 

Please request a copy of your official transcript, showing that you completed an undergraduate Human Anatomy & Physiology I course with a final grade of “C” or higher, to be sent to MTSA through Parchment or Clearinghouse from your institution. Your Human A&P course must be listed as an institutional credit, not a transfer credit on this transcript. No other transcripts are required.

Can I request a copy of my transcript before applying for the course? 

Yes, you can request a copy of your transcript before applying for the course. However, if you do so, please make sure to complete the interest form to ensure that you are in our Student Information System.

Is any component of the class on-campus? 

No, this class is completely online.

Will taking this class guarantee that I get accepted into MTSA’s or another CRNA program? 

No, this class does not guarantee admission, but it does help strengthen your application here at MTSA should you choose to apply to the DNAP-PD program after completing the course. We cannot speak to the policies of other CRNA programs.

Can I apply to both Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing AND Advanced Physiologic Foundations? 

Yes, you may apply to both courses, but you cannot take them at the same time.

If I apply to both Advanced Pharmacology for Advanced Practice Nursing AND Advanced Physiologic Foundations, do I have to submit two applications? 

Applicants interested in applying to both courses must submit a separate application and application fee for each course. Applicants are asked to identify which course is their first choice on the application if applying to both. Once you select your first choice and submit your application, we will not be able to make changes, so please choose wisely.

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