BS in Biophysics

Understanding life processes can be approached through a quantitative study of protein networks and the interactions between individual molecules. The Bachelor of Science in Biophysics emphasizes the connections between physics and biology and gives students the tools they need to understand life processes from a new perspective. Coursework covers a wide range of topics in math and science, from biosynthesis and DNA structure to radiation biology and computer programming.

In the biophysics curriculum, students take a capstone course and complete a required three-credit undergraduate research course.

Declare a Major

All students should visit the undergraduate program director or another physics advisor before submitting the Declaration of Major/Minor Form. Current advisors are listed on the faculty directory.

Declaration of Major/Minor Form

Capstone Course

Students majoring in biophysics complete a required capstone course. Learning objectives for the capstone include:

• Working in a mentored learning environment to design and conduct physics research in an ethical manner
• Exploring and preparing for various careers
• Practicing how to share research findings with different audiences

Course Requirements