Physics with Biophysics MSci

Biophysics is an interdisciplinary field that has led to some of the most significant developments in modern science. Our Physics with Biophysics MSci course will give you a deep understanding of fundamental aspects of the physics of life. Approximately one quarter of the course is biophysics related – i.e. the application of physics, mathematics and computing to understand the workings of living systems. Through coursework and supervised research projects you will gain a breadth of skills and knowledge in a diverse academic and research environment.

Key benefits

• Award winning – six former staff and students in the Department have won Nobel Prizes.
• Internationally-renowned academic staff in the fields of biophysics, soft matter, nanotechnology and cosmology.
• Friendly and supportive learning environment.
• 90 per cent of our research is classed as world leading or internationally excellent.
• Central location gives you easy access to major libraries and many leading societies, including the Institute of Physics.
• Study a unique course in the UK.

“The lecturers are incredibly passionate and friendly people. They really care and it makes learning from them enjoyable as you can feed off their passion.”

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