careers in biophysics information

Careers in Biophysics brochure
Biophysics offers career opportunities in teaching and research at colleges, universities, medical centers, research institutes, and government labs, in research and development at pharmaceutical, biotechnology, nanotechnology, and other biologically-oriented high-tech companies, and in regulation and public policy at agencies of state and federal governments and at private organizations. Our Careers in Biophysics booklet provides a description of what a career in biophysics involves.

Becoming a Biophysicist
Although it is possible to study biophysics at the undergraduate level at some colleges and universities, such opportunities are limited. Biophysics is typically studied at the graduate level (visit our Educational Opportunities in Biophysics page for a list of graduate programs in biophysics.) Preparation for graduate school thus involves choosing a major, such as physics, chemistry, or perhaps even mathematics or computer science, that is of interest and provides appropriate preparation for graduate study in biophysics. For more information about how to prepare for a career in biophysics, download our handy guide.

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Biophysicists in Profile
Each issue of the bimonthly newsletter of the Biophysical Society features a short biography of an active member of the Society. This feature, called Biophysicists in Profile, provides valuable insight into the different personal and professional motives that have led people to careers in biophysics.  Read some of these stories to find out more about the human side of biophysics. Click here to view the Profiles.
 

 


Ask Professor Sarah Bellum
Each issue of the bimonthly newsletter of the Biophysical Society contains an advice column called Ask Professor Sarah Bellum (cerebellum, get it?) This column, written by Patricia Clark, a member of the society, provides advice for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows for managing their scientific career.  Read these columns to get some clear and sensible advice about furthering your career. Click here to read the articles.
 



Minority Affairs Committee
One of the duties of the Minority Affairs Committee, a standing committee of the Biophysical Society, is to increase the educational and career opportunities for minorities in the field of biophysics. Visit the web page of this committee to find out more about these opportunities.

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