# Biophysics

**Source**: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs/biophysics-scb
**Parent**: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs

Biophysics is a quantitative science at the intersection of the life and physical sciences. It requires a significant level of competence in physics, chemistry, biology and math as reflected in the concentration requirements.

Degree Type

Sc.B.

department

[Biology Undergraduate Education](https://bue.brown.edu/)

[More Information](https://bue.brown.edu/concentrations/biophysics-scb)

[All Programs](https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs)

CIP Code

26.0203ℹ

The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.

[Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes](https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/additional-resources/eligible-cip-codes-for-the-stem-opt-extension)

- [Departments in the Program in Biology](http://biomedical.brown.edu/)
- [Molecular Pharmacology, Physiology and Biotechnology](https://biology.brown.edu/about/programs)

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# Biophysics

Biophysics is a quantitative science at the intersection of the life and physical sciences. It requires a significant level of competence in physics, chemistry, biology and math as reflected in the concentration requirements.

Students should work with their concentration advisor to develop a focused academic plan that complements the required research component of the concentration and allows students to develop analytical and quantitative skills.

- [List of requirements](https://bulletin.brown.edu/the-college/concentrations/biop)
- [Honors website](https://www.brown.edu/academics/biology/undergraduate-education/honors-biological-sciences)

## Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

- Explore the relationship between biological and physical principles by successfully completing foundational courses in biology, physics, math and chemistry
- Gain an in-depth knowledge of the interdisciplinary nature of life and physical sciences by selecting and successfully completing advanced courses in biology, physics, math, chemistry or related fields
- Develop skills to identify and analyze critical questions central to biophysics
- Apply quantitative methods to problems at the interface of life and physical sciences
- Complete a research project with a faculty advisor that focuses on a particular theme or problem in the field of biophysics where students apply knowledge gained throughout the curriculum.

## Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)

Student Leaders: Lyriq Turner, Joyce Gong

## Graduating Class

| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 6 |

The Biophysics concentration prepares students for careers in many fields, including academic or industrial research, health careers, teaching and patent law.

What are Biophysics concentrators doing…

The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.

- [Toni-Marie Achilli](mailto:Toni-Marie_Achilli@brown.edu)

- [Diana Horrigan](mailto:Diana_Horrigan@brown.edu)
- [Edith Mathiowitz](mailto:Edith_Mathiowitz@brown.edu)