PhD Biophysics at University of Wisconsin-Madison

Programme overview

Biophysics is an interdisciplinary PhD program in the biosciences. It brings together students from diverse backgrounds (including biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics, bioengineering, computational biology, neuroscience, cell biology, and so on) who are interested in research at the intersection of these disciplines. Our broad interdepartmental program includes nearly 70 faculty trainers from departments across five schools and colleges at UW–Madison: the College of Letters & Science, the College of Agricultural & Life Sciences, the College of Engineering, the School of Medicine and Public Health, and the School of Pharmacy.

Duration: 51 credits | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall (deadline December 1) | Location: Madison, WI, United States

What you will study

The degree requires a minimum of 51 credits. Courses listed in the requirements include CHEM 665 Biophysical Chemistry; CHEM 668 Biophysical Spectroscopy; BIOCHEM 601 Protein and Enzyme Structure and Function; BIOCHEM 625 Mechanisms of Action of Vitamins and Minerals; CHEM 622 Organic Analysis; CHEM 675 Introductory Quantum Chemistry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

GRE (Graduate Record Examinations) Not required but may be considered if available; Letters of Recommendation Required 3; Evaluation Philosophy. The Biophysics Admissions Committee will carefully evaluate the potential of candidates to be successful in the Biophysics program by taking all components of the application into consideration. Applications will be reviewed holistically, and all aspects of training will be taken into account, including research experience, letters of recommendation, personal statement and academic transcripts. Applicant Considerations To qualify for admission to the program, an applicant must complete a bachelor's degree at a recognized, accredited college or university, or a comparable degree from an international institution. Biophysics is a broadly interdisciplinary program.

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 (spring, summer or fall) vary by programme and are listed on each programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. An applicant may have active applications in only one entry term at a time.

Application deadlines vary by programme and are listed on the programme's Graduate Guide admissions tab. Applications are submitted through the Graduate School application portal. The application fee is $75 US, non-refundable, payable by credit card (MasterCard or Visa) or debit/ATM; international applicants pay an extra $6 processing fee. Up to three programmes in the same entry term can be applied to for one application fee.

Apply through the official page: https://grad.wisc.edu/apply/requirements/

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