The Department of Physiology and Biophysics encourages research staff members to expand their critical research knowledge and skills by enrolling in our Master s of Science in Physiology and Biophysics program. This Tech Master s Program, is specifically designed for staff working full time. Each employer has their own policy on allowing staff to take classes and enroll in graduate programs. CWRU s policy is to allow staff, with their supervisor s permission, to take up to 6 credit hours per term, with tuition being covered by CWRU as part of the employee benefit package. Staff are expected to make up the time they spend in class during the day after hours.