Undergraduate
BS
in Biophysics
Graduate
M.S.
in Biophysics
M.A.
in Physiology
Ph.D.
in Biophysics
Ph.D.
in Physiology |
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Graduate
Program in Biophysics
General Overview
The program in Biophysics
is interdisciplinary
and draws on the diverse
resources of Buffalo's
scientific community.
Programs of study are
conducted in experimental,
theoretical, and applied
biophysics. Areas of
interest include structural
biology, properties of
membrane ionic channels,
receptors, and transporters,
synaptic processes in
neurons, radiobiology,
and rhythmic behavior
of biological systems.
Theoretical courses are
also offered in the diversified
areas of nonequilibrium
thermodynamics, stochastic
methods, transport, modeling
of biological systems,
and nervous system theory.
The study of applied
biophysics focuses on
radiation physics, image
processing, and the development
of new instrumentation.
A close collaboration
exists with the Department
of Biophysics at the
Roswell Park Cancer Institute
since the areas of fundamental
research are complementary.
There are also collaborations
with the Department of
Radiology, providing
a clinically relevant
experience for students
who wish to pursue a
career in medical radiation
physics. Associations
also exist with the Department
of Engineering and Applied
Sciences, the School
of Dental Medicine, and
with crystallographic
research at the Hauptman-Woodward
Institute.
Students admitted to
the program typically
have a strong background
in the physical, chemical,
or mathematical sciences,
though students in the
biological sciences with
an analytical orientation
are also accepted. Candidates
enjoy a high degree of
independence in development
of research programs,
choice of major advisors,
and pursuit of dissertation
research.
Two graduate
programs are offered:
- Master
of Science
(M.S.) in
Biophysics
The M.S. program
meets the needs
of students seeking
a career in a
medical radiation
physics or students
requiring postgraduate
studies prior
to application
to the doctoral
program or professional
school (Medical
or Dental).
- Ph.D
in Biophysics
The Ph.D. program
is designed for
students seeking
a career in academia
or industry.
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