What are the Pre-requisites for Grad Study in Biophysics?

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The discussion revolves around the prerequisites for graduate study in biophysics, including definitions of the field and potential academic paths. Participants explore the relationship between physics and biology and inquire about the nature of research projects in biophysics labs.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks for clarification on what biophysics entails and what academic requirements are necessary for graduate study.
  • Another participant defines biophysics as the application of physics to biology and suggests majoring in either physics or biology while minoring in the other.
  • A participant inquires about the types of projects that might be undertaken in a biophysics lab, indicating a desire for examples of research work.
  • There is a question regarding the appropriateness of the thread's placement under "Linear and Abstract Algebra," suggesting a potential mismatch in categorization.
  • A later reply humorously notes the decision-making process behind the thread's category, indicating a casual approach to the topic's classification.

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Participants express varying views on the definition and academic paths related to biophysics, and there is no consensus on the categorization of the thread.

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Some assumptions about the definitions of biophysics and the academic requirements for graduate study remain unaddressed, and the discussion does not resolve the appropriateness of the thread's placement in the forum.

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What is Biophysics exactly and what are its requirements if one wants to do Grad study? Does anyone know? Thanks for responding. :smile:
 
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"Biophysics" is physics specifically applied to biology. I would recommend majoring in either physics or biology and minoring in the other.

Why was this posted under "Linear and Abstract Algebra"?
 
Lets say I'm in a "biophysics" lab and could be working on any number of projects, what could a few of them be?
 
Originally posted by HallsofIvy
Why was this posted under "Linear and Abstract Algebra"?

And how.

I couldn't decide between "General Physics" and "General Discussion", so I flipped a coin and here we are.
 

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