Starting from the academic year 2006-07, the Faculty of Physics of the Universitat de Barcelona offers a Master in Biophysics, in the framework of the European Area of Higher Education.

 

The interface between Biology and Physics is a fast-growing area of science with an enormous potential for future development. On the one hand, Physics is a quantitative science that brings a new perspective and new tools to the biological world. On the other hand, Biology provides a universe of phenomena that often require the development of new physical concepts. In this context, this Master aims at providing a thorough interdisciplinary training, with an outlook on both fundamental research and industrial applications. The Master provides knowledge, skills, and competencies on modern experimental, theoretical, and computational techniques in Biophysics.

It is part of an international context of initiatives aimed at tranining and research in Biophysics, which respond to a growing demand of today's society. In particular, the area of Barcelona is poised to become a centre of international relevance in the biotechnologies (biocat - BioRegió de Catalunya), both in fundamental as well as in applied research. The interdisciplinary training offered by this Master will prepare students for a wide range of professional options, in academic research and in the biotechnology, biomedical, and pharmaceutical industries.

Doctorate: after the completion of 60 ECTS of the Master in Biophysics students may apply to the Doctorate program.

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