Program Introduction
The undergraduate Biophysics program at Brown University is an interdisciplinary program designed to integrate multiple disciplines including physics, biology, and chemistry to understand biological systems and processes through physical principles and methodologies. The program emphasizes quantitative and computational approaches to complex biological problems, exploring biological phenomena across various scales, from the molecular level to whole organism systems. This program has received STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) designation, allowing international students to benefit from up to three years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduation. Brown's Biophysics program offers students opportunities to experience various research methods, including laboratory research, computational modeling, and theoretical development. Students develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills while exploring topics such as protein structure and function, cellular mechanics, neural networks, and biological energetics. The program provides a flexible curriculum that allows students to delve deeper into specific areas aligned with their interests, and supports students' academic and professional growth through various research opportunities and close mentoring from faculty.
- Language of InstructionEnglish
- Program Length48 months
- Teaching MethodsOffline
- Core Physics Courses: Courses covering physics principles that form the foundation of biophysics, including classical mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics, and statistical thermodynamics - Core Biology Courses: Courses providing fundamental knowledge in life sciences, such as molecular biology, cell biology, biochemistry, and genetics - Mathematics and Computational Courses: Courses developing quantitative analysis abilities, including calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, programming, and computational modeling - Biophysics-Specific Courses: Courses addressing core topics in biophysics, such as structural biology, protein folding, biomembrane dynamics, molecular mechanics, and neurobiophysics - Research Experiences: Opportunities to gain actual research experience through undergraduate research projects, independent studies, and faculty lab internships - Laboratory Techniques Courses: Courses teaching experimental techniques used in biophysics research, including microscopy, spectroscopy, X-ray crystallography, NMR, and single-molecule techniques - Capstone Project: A culminating course where students perform an independent research project integrating the knowledge and skills they've acquired
Research Scientist
$65,000 ~ $85,000
Bioinformatician
$70,000 ~ $90,000
Medical Physicist
$75,000 ~ $95,000
| Intakes | Application Deadlines |
|---|---|
| 2025 Fall | 2025-01-03 |
Admission Requirement
- GPANo Min Score
- SAT / ACTNo Min Score
100
8.0
- Common Application Required
- High School TranscriptRequired
- School ReportRequired
- 2 Teacher RecommendationsRequired
- Mid-Year ReportRequired
- Personal EssayRequired
- Brown-Specific EssaysRequired
- SAT/ACTOptional
- AP/IB/A-Level Optional
Optional (considered if submitted)
- Alumni InterviewOptional
Optional (if available)
- Certified English Test Score ReportRequired
Fees and Funding
$65,656/Year
$9,650/Year
$75