BS in Biophysics
Program Outcomes
Loyola University Chicago’s biophysics major is an interdisciplinary program on the cutting edge of new developments in the sciences. Offered by the Departments of Physics and Biology, the biophysics major provides rigorous training in mathematics and science and prepares students for graduate education in biophysics, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, and physics. Biophysics is also an ideal major for students considering careers in medicine, optometry, dentistry, and other applied health sciences, such as physical or radiation therapy. Loyola is one of the handful of universities in the nation that offer this major at the undergraduate level.
Students majoring in biophysics may pursue careers in medical centers, research institutes, and government labs. They may also focus on research and development in the areas of biotechnology, nanotechnology, medical physics, forensic science, environmental science, agricultural science, pharmaceutical, and other biologically-oriented, high-tech industries, as well as in regulation and public policy at state and federal government agencies. Biophysics students may also obtain jobs with numerous private organizations.
The application of physics to biology and medicine has occurred for more than three centuries, and in the past three decades, biophysics research and applications have grown exponentially. Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in physics and biology, an understanding of the connections between these fields, and the acquisition of new knowledge via the scientific method.
- Be able to employ laboratory techniques and computer skills used in biological and physical science labs.
- Use intermediate-level mathematical techniques to model physical and biological systems and extract both quantitative and qualitative descriptions of their behavior.
- Collect and analyze data to develop, refine, or falsify scientific theories.
- Learn effective and ethical methods for collaborating with others on scientific and technical projects.
Degree Plan for Biophysics
Program Outcomes
Loyola University Chicago’s biophysics major is an interdisciplinary program on the cutting edge of new developments in the sciences. Offered by the Departments of Physics and Biology, the biophysics major provides rigorous training in mathematics and science and prepares students for graduate education in biophysics, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, and physics. Biophysics is also an ideal major for students considering careers in medicine, optometry, dentistry, and other applied health sciences, such as physical or radiation therapy. Loyola is one of the handful of universities in the nation that offer this major at the undergraduate level.
Students majoring in biophysics may pursue careers in medical centers, research institutes, and government labs. They may also focus on research and development in the areas of biotechnology, nanotechnology, medical physics, forensic science, environmental science, agricultural science, pharmaceutical, and other biologically-oriented, high-tech industries, as well as in regulation and public policy at state and federal government agencies. Biophysics students may also obtain jobs with numerous private organizations.
The application of physics to biology and medicine has occurred for more than three centuries, and in the past three decades, biophysics research and applications have grown exponentially. Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate foundational knowledge in physics and biology, an understanding of the connections between these fields, and the acquisition of new knowledge via the scientific method.
- Be able to employ laboratory techniques and computer skills used in biological and physical science labs.
- Use intermediate-level mathematical techniques to model physical and biological systems and extract both quantitative and qualitative descriptions of their behavior.
- Collect and analyze data to develop, refine, or falsify scientific theories.
- Learn effective and ethical methods for collaborating with others on scientific and technical projects.