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About the Program

The Stanford Biophysics program offers an exceptional, interdisciplinary training environment that centers on understanding biological function in terms of physical and chemical principles. The program fosters a highly collaborative and supportive community, pairing scholars with dedicated faculty mentors to pursue rigorous, specialized research. You will have the opportunity to engage in rigorous graduate-level coursework and high-impact independent research in key areas like macromolecular function, computational biology, and structural biology in world-class research facilities.

Meet Our Faculty

Our faculty are the intellectual heart of our program. As renowned researchers, passionate educators, and dedicated mentors, they drive innovation, shape the future of their fields, and inspire the next generation of leaders. Explore our directory to learn more about their teaching, research, and expertise.

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Master of Science

MS
The Biophysics Program does not offer a coterminal degree program or a separate program for the MS degree, but this degree may be awarded for a portion of the PhD degree work.
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Doctor of Philosophy

PhD
Immerse yourself in two overlapping branches of Biophysics: applying physical and chemical principles and methods to solving biological problems and developing new methods. You’ll train in quantitative approaches to biological problems and perform independent research and analysis in biophysics.
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