Structural Biology and Biophysics

structural biology and biophysics

WHAT IS STRUCTURAL BIOLOGY AND BIOPHYSICS (BPHYS)?

This major is part of the BEP Exploration Group

BPHYS Major Website

An area of study that employs principles and techniques of Chemistry and Physics to investigate the three-dimensional structure and function of biological macromolecules in a living organism. Students of BPHYS use the principles of physics to understand living organisms. They look at how the mechanisms and processes of life work. Subjects of study include membrane biology, muscle function, the flow of energy in the body, physics, and chemistry.

Declaration, Major Requirements, and Courses

HOW TO DECLARE:

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS:

Major Requirements Overview

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HELPFUL INTRO COURSES:

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MATH 1131Q - Calculus 1 (Major Requirement)

CHEM 1127Q - General Chemistry (Major Requirement)

MCB 2000 - Biochemistry (Major Requirement)

Possible Career Opportunities

COMMON CAREER PATHS:

UConn students who major in Structural Biology and Biophysics often pursue careers with a focus on understanding living organisms and how the mechanisms and processes of life work. Common examples include but are not limited to careers in: 

- Biotechnology
- Education
- Laboratory sciences
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Radiation therapy
- Research 

                    COMMON AREAS OF GRADUATE STUDY:

                    Structural Biology and Biophysics majors who go on to pursue graduate studies pursue a wide variety of master’s, doctoral, and/or professional degrees based on their interests. Common examples include but are not limited to degrees in: 

                    - Biochemistry
                    - Biomedical sciences
                    -                     Biomolecular sciences
                    -                     Medicine
                    -                     Pharmacy 

                    ADDITIONAL CAREER RESOURCES:

                    For additional examples of careers and graduate studies that UConn alumni have pursued, visit the UConn alumni search on LinkedIn. 

                    For further insight beyond the journeys of UConn alumni, visit Zippia.