Doctor of Philosophy in Life Physics

Objectives

The required courses in the Life Physics Ph.D. program provide the student with advanced instruction in various research fields such as bioelectromagnetics, geocosmic phenomena, Apparatus for Meridian Identification (AMI), meridian research, bioenergy, and biofeedback as well as advanced research methodology in quantitative or qualitative research.  

Ph.D. candidates in Life Physics fulfill all remaining degree requirements by taking doctoral level elective courses or Master's level courses from other programs in consultation with the program director.

Degree Requirements

Ninety (90) graduate quarter units beyond the Master's Degree are required to complete the Doctor of Philosophy degree program in Life Physics. Seventy (70) required graduate units are earned by the completion of sixteen (16) courses including the dissertation sequence (students must choose between qualitative or quantitative research methods). The remainder units are completed by taking electives courses in Life Physics or other programs in consultation with the program director.

Students entering this Ph.D. program with a Master's Degree in a related field may be required to take prerequisite courses with respect to the required academic background for this program.

The student pursuing a Ph.D. in Life Physics is administered an Advancement to Candidacy Examination after the successful completion of all course work (except LP 896, 897, and the dissertation sequence).  The Advancement to Candidacy examination is administered according to a written format and covers all course work done during the Ph.D. program. Success on this exam must be achieved prior to the student's completion of LP 896.

Applicants to the Ph.D. program in Life Physics must hold a Master's Degree in one of the disciplines mentioned for the requirements of the M.A. Degree in Life Physics, and must fulfill the Institute's general admission requirements.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LIFE PHYSICS

CORE CURRICULUM

LP 701      Foundations in Integral Studies (4 units)
LP 703*     Counseling and Communication Skills (4 units)
LP 704**    Spiritual Education (4  units)
LP 705***   Advanced Quantitative Research Methods (4 units)
LP 706***   Advanced Qualitative Research Methods (4 units)
LP 707       Basic Notions of Biophysics (4  units)
LP 708       Traditional Chinese Medicine and Subtle Energy Systems (4 units)
LP 709       Anatomy & Physiology (4 units)
LP 710       Paradigms of Health and Disease (4 units)
LP 711       Survey of Complementary Medicine (4 units)
LP 712       Advanced Studies in Human Subtle Energy Detection (4 units)
LP 713       Energy Medicine Topics (4 units) 
LP 896       Dissertation Topic Research (5 units)
LP 897       Dissertation Methodology Review (5 units)
LP 898A     Dissertation I (6 units)
LP 898B     Dissertation II (6 units)
* PSY785 Foundations of Life Coaching fulfills the requirements for LP 703
** Additional units of this course may be taken as electives.
***Introduction to Qualitative and Quantitative Research and Research Statistics are prerequisite to Advanced Research courses. Students may take one or both of these two courses depending on their research interests.

ELECTIVES IN LIFE PHYSICS

           LP 720        Research with the Apparatus for Meridian Identification (AMI) (4 units)
LP 721        Biophysical Research on Meridians and Ki (4 units)
LP 722        Advanced Biofeedback and Neurofeedback (4 units)
LP 723        Advanced Meridian Research using the AMI (4 units)
LP 724        Physical Structure and Bioelectrical Properties of the skin (4 units)
LP 725        Advanced Consciousness Studies (4 units)
LP 726        Biophoton Research (4 units)
LP 727        Neuroacoustic Therapy (4 units
LP 728        Quantum Physics Concepts for Biology (4 units)
LP 729        Devices for Human Subtle Energy Detection (4 units)
LP 790        Topics of Special Interest (4-8 units)
LP 799        Independent Study (2-12 units)

Other courses from any school or department may be taken as electives in consultation with the program director.