Biochemistry and biophysics, closely-related fields, use tools from different sciences to study life.Biochemistry and biophysics, closely-related fields, use tools from different sciences to study life. Specifically, biochemistry studies the chemical processes and transformations in living organisms, while biophysics applies the theories and methods of physics to questions of biology.This major is run by the Department of Biological Sciences. Our graduates are exceptionally well prepared for graduate school and to become desirable employees in the biotechnology industry. The curriculum also provides an excellent background for students planning careers in medicine.
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
US$64,400.00
per year
Insurance $2,030 - $2,030
Start date
August 2027
Venue
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
110 8th Street,
Troy,
New York,
12180, United States
Entry requirements
For international students
Passport High School Transcripts High School Diploma English Test Score Letter of Recommendation Essay/Statement of Purpose SAT or ACT scores - Optional Portfolio - BArch only, 3.25 GPA; essay; one letter of recommendation; background coursework: high school mathematics (through precalculus), chemistry, and physics
