Physics graduate school database & Biophysics advice

[dwmoreau]

I am beginning graduate school preparations, I am looking for an online database of physics graduate programs that would list things like number of faculty in specific fields, number of graduate students admitted each year, etc...

I have seen a book like this, specifically for physics graduate programs, that gets published each year. I have not had any luck finding anything similar online, which is understandable since the book probably was expensive.

Also any advice on biophysics programs (experimental - maybe computational)?

I will be graduating this year with an applied math degree and all of a physics degree except quantum 1&2. I have worked on two research projects in experimental physics and possible could get a publication from one that I am working right now. I am starting a computational project in a few weeks in a biomedical engineering field (through the math department).

Also, would it be beneficial to take a biochemistry course (I would rather take quantum, but I already dropped the ball on the prerequisites...)

About me, I currently have a 4.0 gpa (mostly luck...) from a large (~30,000 undergrads) public research university, will have taken at least two graduate level (math) classes by graduation, and should be able to get three stellar letters of recommendation.

Thanks

 

[R.Mesri]

for any advice!Unfortunately, I'm not aware of any online databases of physics graduate programs that would list things like number of faculty in specific fields, number of graduate students admitted each year, etc. Your best bet might be to search through individual university websites for information about the physics graduate programs they offer. As far as biophysics programs, you might want to look into universities that have strong departments in both physics and biology/biochemistry. Additionally, many universities have interdisciplinary programs that bridge physics and biophysics. It might be helpful to reach out to faculty members from these programs to learn more about their research and if they have any open positions. Taking a biochemistry course could be beneficial, especially if you are interested in pursuing a career in biophysics. It will give you a better understanding of the topics and terminology used in the field, as well as help you better understand the biological systems you may be studying.