U-BPHY-AB - Biophysics (AB)
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Biophysics is the study of quantitative biological questions using insights, concepts, theory, and experimental techniques from physics, as well as knowledge from biology, chemistry, mathematics, and computer science. The major is a good choice for students who like biology and who enjoy thinking quantitatively. The major prepares students for graduate school in biophysics, diverse areas of biology like cell biology, neuroscience, physiology, and health professions like medicine, veterinary school, and dentistry. (But if a student anticipates applying to graduate school in physics, he or she should consider the Physics major as an alternative.). This major is administered in close cooperation with the departments of biology and chemistry. A BS in biophysics is also available.