PhD Degree Program in Biophysics (BP)
Preparing scientists to reveal the intricacies of living systems through the application of physics and chemistry
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 does not use race, gender, sex, or other protected categories or proxies for protected categories in the selection process.
Application window
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Opens |
September 1, 2025 |
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Closes |
December 1, 2025 |
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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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