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Biophysics
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Biophysics is the application of physics to
biological problems. Biophysicists
use the ideas, instrumentation and computational models of physics to
understand living things. As a growing discipline, Biophysics occurs
at the intersection of biology, physics, computer science, and engineering.
From the molecules within cells to the creation of medical technologies,
biophysics has an enormous impact on our daily life.
Highlights of the Hopkins Program
The Thomas C. Jenkins Department of Biophysics offers a highly ranked
undergraduate major emphasizing the application of quantitative methods
to the study of biological systems. In addition to required biophysics
classes, the curriculum draws from courses in mathematics, physics,
chemistry, biology, and computer science. Accordingly, biophysics majors
obtain a solid grounding in several disciplines. Among the distinctions
of the program is the opportunity to complete independent research
under a faculty sponsor. Small class size fosters discussion and interchange
among faculty and students. The major has proven especially attractive
to graduate and professional school admissions committees; many biophysics
majors go on to graduate school, medical school, or combined M.D./Ph.D.
programs.
Departmental Homepage
Direct access to the department’s undergraduate information and
their own description of their programs.
http://biophysics.jhu.edu/undergraduate.html
Scheduling
Sample First Semester Schedule
- Calculus I, 110.108
- General Physics I, 171.103
- General Physics Lab, 173.111
- Introductory Chemistry I, 030.101
- General Chemistry Lab I, 030.105
- Topics in Biophysics Research, 290.131
- Elective H or S course
- Total 12-17 credits
Major Checklist
A checklist which can be used for exploring the requirements of a potential
major or minor and monitoring your own degree progress.
Major: http://www.jhu.edu/~advising/images/checklists_pdf/BiophysicsMajor.doc
Career Exploration
Skill Set
The “real world” skills you’ll develop with a major
in Biophysics:
- Operating scientific equipment
- Applying biological theories
- Designing experiments and recording results
- Applying scientific concepts to problems
- Reasoning logically to evaluate the effects of phenomena
- Attention to detail
- Reporting results and conclusions orally and in writing
Career Center
What have alumni done with their major in Biophysics?
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/explore/majors/biophysics.html
Looking for information about majors, careers,
and finding jobs and internships? Visit the Career Center’s website:
http://www.jhu.edu/~careers/
Last modified: September 5, 2008 |
