Overview

Biophysics uses the methods and theories of physics to study biological systems. The Biophysics BSc program from Arizona State University provides students with a working understanding of the important principles of physics, chemistry and biology that govern all scales of biological organization, from the molecular processes of life to organisms and ecosystems.

Career Opportunities

The broad range of applicability of the principles of biophysics gives great flexibility in a choice of career or further education including, but not limited to:

chemical industries
engineering
government
health care
physics research
teaching and other areas

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus with Analytic Geometry

Biology

Chemistry

Physics

Mechanics and Electromagnetism

Physical Chemistry

Advanced Biophysics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

More details

International: Application priority deadline.

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Tempe, United States

Disciplines

Physics Chemistry Biology View 1444 other Bachelors in Physics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

English: four years (composition/literature based).

Math: four years (algebra I, geometry, algebra II and one course requiring algebra II as a prerequisite).

Laboratory science: three years total (one year each from any of the following areas are accepted: biology, chemistry, earth science, integrated sciences, and physics).

Social science: two years (including one year American history).

Foreign language: two years (same language).

Fine arts: one year.

First-year students must have a 3.00 grade point average (GPA) (a "B" or better where "A"=4.00) from a secondary school.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37202 USD / year

≈ 37202 USD / year
Out-of-State

34014 USD / year

≈ 34014 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

11822 USD / year

≈ 11822 USD / year

Additional Details

Online tuition:

Non-resident $13,920

Arizona resident $11,822

Living costs

Tempe

United States

900 - 1350 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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