Biophysics

Explore uncharted territory in physics and biology to discover complex natural phenomena applicable not only to humans, but to all of life’s kingdoms. In York University's Biophysics program, you will learn how biological systems’ behaviors can be predicted from physical principles; and change the future.

Biophysics

Biophysics is the study of living things and how they work. As a student in York University’s Biophysics program, you will be at the forefront of modern science with a vast potential for breakthroughs. Biophysics offers a broad diversity of applications, including: the environment, computing, fashion, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, energy, forensics, robotics and more. You will also gain hands-on experience through experiments, proposals, lab exposure, and the chance to participate in a paid internship.

A biophysics degree prepares you to confront real-world dilemmas in the life sciences and opens the doors to a wide array of careers in everything from research to genetics, to optometry to entrepreneurship in both private and public practice.

Biophysics

Learn how biological systems’ behaviours can be predicted from physical principles and change the future. Explore a broad mix of applications from the environment, fashion, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, forensics, robotics and more. Gain hands-on experience through experiments, proposals, lab exposure, and the chance to participate in a paid internship

From knowledge of molecular interactions to the ability to formulate groundbreaking scientific hypotheses, York University's Biophysics program will provide you with more than you ever imagined. Join the diverse community of at York University and address complex global challenges and to positive change in the communities you serve.

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