Welcome to the UCSF Biophysics Graduate Program
About the program
The Biophysics Graduate Program (BP) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) prepares scientists to leverage new and emerging research tools—from nanotechnology to nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy—to quantify biological processes in living biological systems using physics and chemistry. The program is set in an atmosphere of intense research collaboration and within a university known for its research accomplishments and interdisciplinary approach to discovery and education.
BP complies with all state and federal law and UC policies.
Application window
| Opens | September 1, 2025 |
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| Closes | December 1, 2025 |
| How to apply | Apply through the Molecular Cellular and Computational Biophysics application |
BP is a member of
Optional designated emphasis in
Complex Biological Systems (CBS)
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