Is Pursuing a Biophysics Degree a Smart Career Move?

[jay_harkara]

I'm currently an undergraduate student majoring in Molecular Biology and minoring in Physics and Biomolecular structure.

1. Will these skills truly aid me in the path to a Biophysics Masters/Ph.D?
2. Is getting a biophysics degree even worth the time and effort, in terms of job markets in industries other than resarch?

 

[jbrussell93]

1. Will these skills truly aid me in the path to a Biophysics Masters/Ph.D?

The physics will. The bio not so much. I would switch to physics and pick up a bio minor instead.

2. Is getting a biophysics degree even worth the time and effort, in terms of job markets in industries other than resarch?

Honestly, it's hard to say. But I would dare to say probably not. In general a BS in physics would be less likely to "pigeon hole" you so to speak.