The Program

concentration Requirements

Required Coursework

The curriculum is designed for maximum flexibility. Students in the Molecular Biophysics concentration will use electives and/or open credits within a “home” Ph.D. program for the required coursework and will not need to take any extra time on their degree. Each Ph.D. student must complete three courses, totaling 8 credit hours:

• PHYS 6108- Biophysics (3 credits)
• PHYS 6204/NANO 8060 – Methods of Molecular Modeling and Simulation in Physics (3 credits)
• PHYS 6610/OPTI 8000-003 – Biophysics Seminar (1 credit per course; must be taken at least twice)

  Students may also register for these courses through the “home” Ph.D. program, if they are cross-listed at the 8000 level.

Eligible Ph.D. Programs​

• Applied Mathematics, Ph.D., Interdisciplinary Minor (Department of Mathematics and Statistics)
• Bioinformatics and Computational Biology, Ph.D. (Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics)
• Biological Sciences, Ph.D. (Department of Biological Sciences)
• Optical Science and Engineering, Ph.D. (Department of Physics and Optical Science)

Next Steps: How to Pursue This Concentration

• Speak to your existing program advisor to see if Molecular Biophysics aligns with your academic and career goals
• Please use the Contact Us page to send us a brief message indicating your interest in pursuing the Molecular Biophysics concentration; include your current Ph.D. program and information regarding your current standing in the program (i.e. year, completed coursework, advisor name, etc.)
• Expect an interview within 1-2 weeks if you are eligible for the concentration