Overview

It’s for students who want to apply to medical school; become medical physicists or biomedical engineers; complete foundational study and research in physics; and develop a deep understanding of methods, diagnostic and therapeutic, that modern medicine uses. You’ll work with faculty members studying fields like cellular biophysics, biomechanics, and neural control.

You’ll apply sophisticated experimental techniques such as patch-clamping and advanced computational methods to biomedical problems. And above all, you’ll leave Loyno with the experience you need to stand out on a med school or graduate school application.

Overview of the Biophysics Pre-Health program from Loyola University New Orleans

Biophysics students will take foundational courses in physics, mathematics, chemistry and biology, in addition to specialized biophysics courses, such as Cell Biophysics, Biomechanics or Intro Neural Networks. Here’s a sample of what you can expect to learn and do:

Cellular Biophysics

This course focuses on selected physiological processes occurring in biological cells, such as cell homeostasis or action potential in neurons. Although these are biological phenomena, their analysis is inherently multidisciplinary, involving both physical and chemical principles. The course also introduces students to basic mathematical modeling of biophysical phenomena.

Biomechanics & Neural Control

This course is an introduction to biomechanics and the underlying neuromuscular control. In the process, students will learn theoretical and numerical techniques to model and analyze biomechanical systems and simple neural circuits. Every student completes a numerical research project on terrestrial locomotion.

Introduction to Neural Networks and Their Applications

This course will introduce students to neural networks and their applications to intelligent systems and robotics. In the process, students will learn how a crude imitation of a human brain allows a machine to make “guesses” and develop an intelligent behavior from its own experience. The students will learn basic programming techniques and be given a research project in which a machine will have to develop its own strategy to achieve a given task.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Physics & Engineering
Mechanics
Mechanics Lab
Electromagnetism
Waves and Quantum Physics
Thermal Physics
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetism or Quantum Physics
Advanced Lab

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

New Orleans, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Loyola’s free online application or the Common Application
Take a quiz to help discover possible majors to declare on your application.
Submit original secondary school transcripts.
Review AP, IB and other credit guides
Students who complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program are eligible to receive up to 30 credits at Loyola University New Orleans, which is equivalent to one full year of study, or sophomore status.
Submit official TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test (DET), SAT**, or ACT** scores
Submit one letter of recommendation
Submit the Affidavit of Support and copy of your passport photo page

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

51664 USD / year

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Out-of-State

51664 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

51664 USD / year

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Living costs

New Orleans

United States

1125 - 2151 USD / month

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Overview of the Biophysics Pre-Health program from Loyola University New Orleans

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

New Orleans

Funding

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