Biophysics Degree

Biophysics is a multi-faceted field of study emphasizing the methods and approaches of physics to better understand biological systems. The study of biophysics differs from related physics fileds of study insofar as biophysics emphasizes the physical underpinnings of biomolecular activity. Get more details below including other Wisconsin colleges that offer biophysics degrees.

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Medical College of Wisconsin

1250 W Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI

Located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin is a nonprofit private graduate institution. The yearly enrollment for the school is about 1,300 students. Fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, Medical College of Wisconsin offers graduate level degrees as a healthcare and medical school.

Graduate level tuition is expected to cost about $32,000 annually.

Areas of study available at Medical College of Wisconsin include but are not limited to:

• Medicine
• Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
• Public Health
• Epidemiology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Physiology

For more information regarding enrollment, financial aid and more, please visit the school's website at http://www.mcw.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Biophysics Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Medical College of Wisconsin has offered the following program levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Natural Sciences Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as life sciences, physical sciences, mathematics, statistics, and research and development in these fields.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, natural sciences managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 3.3% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $45.43
  • Average Annual Salary: $94480

Biochemists and Biophysicists

Description

Study the chemical composition or physical principles of living cells and organisms, their electrical and mechanical energy, and related phenomena. May conduct research to further understanding of the complex chemical combinations and reactions involved in metabolism, reproduction, growth, and heredity. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, biochemists and biophysicists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Milwaukee-Waukesha-West Allis, WI
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $88100

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).