Biophysics

专业详情

The Department of Biophysics offers programs leading to the B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees. Biophysics is appropriate for students who wish to develop and integrate their interests in the physical and biological sciences, and is an excellent major for students interested in medical school, for students interested in graduate studies in the molecular biosciences, and for students interested in positions in biotechnology and the pharmaceutical industry. The small class size and emphasis on classroom instruction by tenure track faculty provides a close-knit environment where undergraduate biophysics majors develop close and lasting relationships with their professors.

Research interests in the Department cover experimental and computational biophysics, with topics that address the function and biology of molecular and cellular structures, membrane organization, biomolecular energetics, and macromolecular physical chemistry. The emphasis on independent research in faculty labs bring undergraduate as well as graduate students in contact with biophysical scientists throughout the university. Regardless of their choice of research area, students are exposed to a wide range of problems of biological interest. For more information, and for the most up-to-date list of course offerings and requirements, consult the department web page at biophysics.jhu.edu.

The undergraduate major in biophysics is intended for the student interested in advanced study of biophysics or the related fields of biochemistry, quantitative or computational biology, molecular biology, physiology, pharmacology, and neurobiology. The biophysics major fulfills all typical science premedical requirements with the exception of Organic Chemistry Lab (AS.030.225 Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory or AS.030.227 Chemical Chirality: An Introduction in Organic Chem. Lab, Techniques). The student majoring in biophysics, with the advice of a member of the department, chooses a program of study that will include foundation courses in biology, chemistry, and physics followed by advanced studies in biophysics, and independent research. The biophysics major requires that students earn a grade of “C” or greater for all courses required in the major. A student who earns a grade of “C-“ or below must repeat the course and earn a better grade.

For additional information on academic requirements and department events for majors, check the undergraduate website.