The undergraduate major in biophysics is intended primarily for the student interested in advanced study of biophysics or the related fields of biochemistry, physiology, and neurobiology, or the medical sciences. The student majoring in biophysics, with the advice of a member of the department, chooses a program of study that will include enough basic biology and physics to prepare for continuing studies at an advanced level, to become acquainted with the problems of modern biophysics, and to do biophysical research. Cell Biology Lab Biophysics 250.345 Cellular and Molecular Physiology 250.372 Intro. A grade of C or higher is mandatory for courses fulfilling departmental degree requirements. The department suggests, although it does not specifically require, electives in physical chemistry and additional courses in physics, biology, or mathematics.
Many graduate programs require a reading knowledge of French, German, or Russian.
This award, established in honor of Martin G. Larrabee, Professor of Biophysics, is open to seniors for meritorious undergraduate research in biophysics. Those wishing to be considered must announce their candidacy to the Dept. Chair at least three months before commencement. A member of the Biophysics Dept. faculty who will be at the same meeting must sponsor recipients. Honors in Biophysics To be eligible for departmental honors at graduation, biophysics majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher.