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 They mention Bialek's and Volkenshtein's works but find them either confusing or outdated.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which line one should follow: the only ones i saw are Bialek's and Volkenshtein's although the latter is a little bit outdated imo and i think the first one is kinda confusing (doesn't follow specific arguments).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.
 
Given the current funding situation, you should contact potential departments or research groups before you apply and pay any application fees. Many programs are not taking new graduate students at all this cycle because of funding uncertainty, unless a specific advisor can show they already have money to support you for five years. This is what I’ve heard directly from 20–30 programs. Do not waste money applying blindly.

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