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Biophysics sits at the crossroads of biology, physics and chemistry.

Study Biophysics and apply core principles from physics and chemistry to deepen your understanding of how complex biological systems work.

Study computer modelling techniques and key methods of mathematical analysis to examine the relationships between the physical properties and how molecules, cells, and core systems within the human body function.

Learn to build neural networks to model how the brain and nervous system work.

Deepen your understanding of how nerve cells communicate and use scientific techniques to examine the structures of proteins, viruses, and other complex molecules.

Highlights

1 in Queensland for biological sciences

QS World University Rankings 2024

1 in Queensland for physics and astronomy

QS World University Rankings 2024

Career possibilities

Our programs prepare you for your first job and beyond. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

  • Research scientist
  • Research academic
  • Magnetic resonance imaging physicist
  • Bioengineer
  • Biomedical researcher

Graduate salary

Science and mathematics (undergraduate)

$40K–$85K

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How you'll learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • Research experience
  • Laboratory work

What you'll study

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