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BS Biophysics at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, United States

Programme overview

The Biophysics BS applies physics and chemistry to biological systems through a Biological Physics or Structural Biology track.

Faculty: College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA)  |  Department: Biophysics  |  Duration: Minimum 26 credits (28 for the Biological Physics track)  |  Intake: Fall (Feb 1 regular deadline); Winter term applications due Oct 1  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Ann Arbor, MI, United States

What you will study

Biological Physics track core: BIOPHYS 370, 417, 450, 495, biochemistry, four electives (two in biophysics) and at least two credits of BIOPHYS 399 research. Prerequisites include calculus through MATH 216 or CHEM 262, CHEM 210/211/215, a physics sequence and introductory biology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (university/college-level, not programme-specific); the major is declared after enrolment.

Intake: Fall (Feb 1 regular deadline); Winter term applications due Oct 1

Duration: Minimum 26 credits (28 for the Biological Physics track)

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umich.edu/apply

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