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Physical Biology (MS) at University of Southern California

University of Southern California, United States

Programme overview

The MS in Physical Biology trains students with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics or engineering for biophysical research using theoretical, computational and experimental methods. Most students follow the research-based thesis track; a non-thesis track is considered in special circumstances.

Faculty: Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Physics and Astronomy / interdisciplinary  |  Duration: 24 units minimum  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Required courses include a biochemistry or chemical biology course, a statistical mechanics course, Graduate Colloquium (PHYS 500, 4 units) and Introduction to Physical Biology (PHYS 690), with electives in physics, chemistry, physiology and quantitative biology and research units (PHYS 590).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally have a bachelor's degree and coursework in mathematics (including calculus), physics, chemistry and biology.

Duration: 24 units minimum

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