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Overview for Biophysics

A program that focuses on the application of physics principles to the scientific study the mechanisms of biological processes and assemblies at all levels of complexity. Includes instruction in research methods and equipment operation and applications to subjects such as bioenergetics, biophysical theory and modeling, electrophysics, membrane biology, channels, receptors and transporters, contractility and muscle function, protein shaping and folding, molecular and supramolecular structures and assemblies, and computational science.

Careers for Biophysics Majors

A major in Biophysics is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Biophysics

Top 6 California Colleges with the highest percentage of Biophysics among the 2007-2008 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
La Sierra University
Riverside, CA
 2
(1.0%)
Moderately Selective$23,354 
Pacific Union College
Angwin, CA
 1
(0.5%)
Less Selective$22,695 
University of California-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
 9
(0.1%)
Most Selective$20,021 
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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA
 5
(0.1%)
Most Selective$37,693 
University of California-San Diego
La Jolla, CA
 3
(0.1%)
Highly Selective$28,673 
California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
 3
(0.0%)
Moderately Selective$13,872 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2007-2008 graduating class.