Undergraduate Program
The undergraduate major in biophysics is a great choice for students who enjoy math and physics but are interested in problems related to biology or medicine. In the first two years, students take foundation courses in math, physics, chemistry and biology. In the second two years, students take specialized courses in biophysics, physics and biology. They also do at least two semesters of independent research. This curriculum prepares students to succeed in today’s interdisciplinary research and technology environment.
Course Requirements:
Chemistry: Gen Chem (1 year with lab), Orgo (1 year w/1 sem lab)
Physics: Gen Physics (1 year with lab), Special Rel. + Waves (1 sem) + Modern (1 sem) or A biophysics version of these two courses.
Biology: Biochemistry (1 year with lab), Cell Bio (1 sem), Cell and molecular physiology (1 sem), Biophysical Chemistry, Spectroscopy, Biophysics lab, research problems in biophysics
Math: Calc 1, 2, 3, Linear Algebra (or a combo course in Linear + DEs)
1 or 2 advanced electives