Advice for self-studying biophysics after my BSc in Physics

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The discussion centers on seeking guidance for self-studying biophysics after completing a BSc in physics. The individual expresses difficulty in finding a structured starting point, noting that their university lacks relevant courses. They mention Bialek's and Volkenshtein's works but find them either confusing or outdated. The request is for recommendations on graduate-level biophysics textbooks and a suggested study path to deepen understanding. Additionally, exploring various areas within biophysics is advised to identify specific interests within the field.
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TL;DR Summary: Briefly i'm asking for guidance through self-studying biophysics.

Hello everyone, i've almost finished my bsc in physics and i got intrigued by biophysics, although my university doesn't provide courses for the subject. I wanted to get a grasp of the subject by myself but searching online i wasn't really able to get an idea of where to start from and which line one should follow: the only ones i saw are Bialek's and Volkenshtein's although the latter is a little bit outdated imo and i think the first one is kinda confusing (doesn't follow specific arguments). So i'm here to ask kindly for advice on (almost) grad-level textbooks on biophysics (not afraid of missing some prerequisities, i'm willing to integrate by myself once i start), and possibly a few suggestions on what path (which other textbooks) could i follow to later go into further details. I thank everyone for their attention and kindness and hope to get interesting responses.
 
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I would Google areas of Biophysics to get an overall view of the breadth and interest of this discipline. What does biophysics study? See where your interest might lie.
 
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