Welcome to the University of Michigan's Graduate Program in Biophysics, one of the pioneering programs in the field since its establishment in 1949.
Our program is a vibrant community for students who want to apply ideas, concepts, and techniques from the physical sciences to important questions in molecular and cellular biology.
Why Study Biophysics?
Biophysics brings together ideas from many fields. It is a strong fit for students who want to work across traditional academic boundaries.
Graduate students in our program build skills that are important for many future careers, including:
- Interdisciplinary thinking
- Quantitative analysis
- Experimental and computational methods
- Integrative approaches to biological problems
Faculty and Research Community
Our program includes a diverse group of Core Faculty. Many faculty members also have appointments in other academic departments.
We also work with Affiliated Faculty across the University of Michigan, including faculty in the:
- Medical School
- College of Engineering
- College of Pharmacy
This broad faculty network gives students access to an expansive, interdepartmental graduate experience.
Research Areas
Graduate students have opportunities to participate in cutting-edge research in many areas, including:
- Biomolecular structure and dynamics
- Single-molecule microscopy
- Structural biology
- Spectroscopy
- Neurobiophysics
- Computational biology and bioinformatics
- Membrane biophysics
- Enzymology
Program Experience
Our Biophysics Ph.D. program offers close support and mentorship from a small graduate community.
Students also benefit from the resources of one of the nation’s largest and best-funded research universities.
Our program prepares students for a wide range of career paths, including:
- Research
- Academia
- Industry
- Other science-related careers
We invite you to explore the opportunities available through the University of Michigan Biophysics Ph.D. Program.
