Any Questions?
The units Biophysik and Erstsemester are at your disposal:
Bachelor/Master Biophysik
BEWARE!
The bachelor/master biophysics study course is a German-language study course.
What is biophysics?
Biophysics is an interdisciplinary study program for biology, chemistry, and physics faculties. Biophysics is a science in which the methods and theories of physics are used to solve problems and questions ofchemistry and biology. In former times, research in biophysics was primarily conducted by post-doctoral physics. Nowadays, you can find graduate programs at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern and other universities that approach interdisciplinary topics.
How long does the study program at the RPTU in Kaiserslautern take?
For the bachelor’s degree, it takes, in general, six semesters, so three years. The Master's program is an additional four semesters or two years. In general, you can get your degree within the standard study period.
I didn’t have any biology/chemistry/for my A-levels. Can I still study Biophysics?
Even if you didn’t have some of these subjects for your A-levels, you can still study biophysics. The most significant advantage is if you had physics at A level. Because in the physics lectures, you need a basic understanding of physics. Most students can’t apply for each science at school, but through repetition, you can make up for it, which can occupy a little bit more of your time. Most important is an interest in the corresponding natural sciences.
How important is math?
Mathematics is the basis of physics, so a general understanding of the structure is useful. It is recommended that students take part in the Mathe-Vorkurs anduse the book (H.J. Korsch: Mathematik-Vorkurs; Binomi Verlag; ISBN: 3-923923-62-7).
Why biophysics in Kaiserslautern?
The University of Kaiserslautern was one of the first universities to introduce a biophysics course in 2002. For Kaiserslautern speaks the small university, in which can be studied in an almost close atmosphere with students and professors. At other universities, the Biophysics program is affiliated with the Department of Biology in Kaiserslautern to the Department of Physics. The focus is, therefore, different. Other universities offer, in part, only a master's with a focus on biophysics; in Kaiserslautern, you can drive right from the start of thethree-track and study biophysics.
When can I start the biophysics program?
The official start of the biophysics program is the winter semester. There doesn’t exist an study NC for this study program.
Where can I find more informations?
At the following pages:
Questions?
For questions and problems you can find us at building 46 room 352 or contact us via mail.