Programs Double Major Astronomy & Biophysics

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Double majoring in Astronomy and Biophysics is a viable option, especially given the significant overlap in physics between the two fields. The decision to pursue this path should align with personal interests rather than solely focusing on job prospects. However, it is important to consider the potential challenges, such as the additional coursework in biology and organic chemistry that may be required for a Biophysics major. Many job opportunities in areas like mathematical and computational biology primarily utilize traditional physics training, suggesting that a major in Astronomy and Physics might also be a strong choice. Balancing interests with academic demands is crucial in making this decision.
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I think I have finally decided I want to double major in Astronomy and Biophysics. There seems to be great overlap because most of it is just physics. I am a sophomore at UT Austin. Do you think this is a wise choice. I kind of just want to follow my interests rather than worry about future job prospects etc. Other topics of interest for me are astrobiology, space travel, evolutionary biology, etc. Or would it be better to just major in Astronomy and Physics?

Thank you :)
 
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Biophysics in particular may add the stress of fitting in extra biology classes and most likely organic chemistry along with all your physics and astronomy classes. Most of the areas where physics would be applied to biology, such as mathematical biology or computational biology(based on job postings I've read) draw mainly from traditional physics training.
 

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