Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physics

Wayne State's Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Physics equips students to use quantitative, physical science-inspired approaches to problems of the life sciences. Students will be prepared for careers or graduate studies in biophysics, medicine, biomedical engineering, medical physics or any other field requiring physical and technological approaches to medical or biological questions.

Biomedical physics is an interdisciplinary program offered in concert with the School of Medicine. It combines classes in physics, biology, chemistry and medical sciences. Learn about the Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering in just one more year of study beyond the undergraduate biomedical physics degree requirements through our AGRADE program.

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What is biomedical physics?

Biomedical physics is a booming field of science at the junction between medical sciences, physics and biology. Beyond interests in the development and applications of medical technologies, it's concerned with a foundational understanding of living systems including for instance measurements and modeling of physiological processes, as well as the development and production of new pharmaceutical technologies for the production and delivery of advanced medicines.

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