PhD Biophysics at Iowa State University

Programme overview

Explore the intersection of physics and biology with Iowa State University's Biophysics graduate program. Our program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare students for careers at the forefront of biophysical research, medical physics, and biotechnology. Collaborate closely with renowned faculty on cutting-edge studies in molecular dynamics, biomolecular structure, cellular mechanics, and biophysical imaging techniques.

Faculty: Graduate College | Study mode: full-time | Intake: January 7 for full consideration for PhD rotation program that begins in the fall of that year. No deadline for direct admission in fall, spring or summer to a faculty research group for Master's or P | Location: Ames, IA, United States

What you will study

Areas of specialization/research: Biophysics; Cell Biology; Computational Biology; Enzymology; Gene Regulation; Immunobiology; Metabolic Biochemistry; Molecular Biology; Nutritional Biochemistry; Plant Biochemistry; Signal Transduction; Structural Biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements: 4 year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) Academic Records/Transcripts Minimum 3.0 GPA (Program may alter requirement.) Proof of English Proficiency. Programme-specific requirements: Program Requires GRE: No Program Requires GMAT: No

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year applicants include Fall 2026, Spring 2027 and Summer 2027. International undergraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and may be submitted up to one year before the intended start date; applying at least six to eight weeks in advance is strongly recommended.

Graduate application fee: $60 for domestic applicants and $100 for international applicants (nonrefundable), a separate fee for each program applied to; some programs postpone fee collection until after review. Deadlines are set by each graduate program.

Apply through the official page: https://apps.admissions.iastate.edu/apply/online/

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