Biomedical Physics: What Can You Do & Salaries?

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The discussion centers on the field of Biomedical Physics, particularly focusing on academic pathways and career prospects for students pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in this discipline. Participants emphasize the importance of reviewing specific courses within the biophysics curriculum, such as those related to optical tweezers and cellular observation techniques. Additionally, the conversation highlights the relevance of research institutions, like AMOLF, which conduct biophysical studies. Salary expectations and job roles in this field remain a topic of inquiry, underscoring the need for detailed course descriptions and educational resources.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of biophysics and its applications in research
  • Familiarity with optical tweezers technology
  • Knowledge of typical undergraduate physics courses
  • Awareness of research methodologies in biomedical physics
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the curriculum of biophysics programs at various universities
  • Explore the principles and applications of optical tweezers in cellular research
  • Investigate textbooks specifically focused on biophysics
  • Look into career opportunities and salary ranges for biomedical physicists
USEFUL FOR

Students considering a career in biomedical physics, educators in the field, and researchers interested in the applications of biophysics in scientific studies.

Pengwuino
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What exactly is this field guys? My friend is kinda interested in going into our universities new biomed physics program. What can you do with a bs/ms/phd? What are the salaries like and what are the jobs like?
 
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biophysics

I'm also planning in studying that in depth, I think what you should look into are the individual courses that you'll be taking for that major - look under the 'typical 4 year curriculum' and post the specific courses and descriptions here
 
Look here http://www.amolf.nl/ under research, they carry out biophysical research projects at the institute.
 
Well its a friend who doing it... so she can go find out herself :D
 
i also wonder what courses in 'biophysics' are unique to just this major?? and which physics courses are they taking? and are there actually any textbooks with title such as 'biophysics', or no such thing?

also, there is research at my school on this 'optical tweezers', i.e. devising techniques to observe how structures inside the cells move. i wonder if someone could explain in more detail what such research involves, and what kind of courses an undergrad student would need to have in order to do research in that area and actually find it a useful educational experience? i just know that the prof doing that research teaches optics. but what about other physics courses?
 

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