Program Overview
The Biophysics at University of Maryland is a Master programme in Natural Sciences, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Biophysics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biophysics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Protein Folding/Dynamics
- Nucleic Acids I
- Biophysical Chemistry
- Membranes and Ion Channels
- Cell Biology for Physicists
- Advanced Topics in Biology: Cell Biology
- Advanced Topics in Biology: Cell Biology from a Biophysical Perspective
- Membrane Transport Phenomena
- Protein Structure, Folding and Dynamics
- Thermodynamics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Introduction to Biological Physics
- Theory of Soft Matter and Biopolymers
- Basic Biophysics for Motion in Cells
- Theoretical Dynamics
- Methods of Statistical Physics
- Methods of mathematical physics
- Electrodynamics
- Nonlinear Dynamics of Extended Systems
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I and II
- Special Topics in General Physics: Physics of Cancer
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Official Transcripts\xc2\xa0
- At least Three Letters of Recommendation\xc2\xa0
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Scores
- A 1000-2000 Word Statement\xc2\xa0
- Resume or Curriculum Vita
- TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Scores
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,474 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 683 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English