Graduate Program in Biophysics and Structural Biology

Welcome to the website for our Graduate Program in Biophysics and Structural Biology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. Our program is one of the oldest Biophysics programs in the country and it continues to offer a record of excellence in research and teaching. The students trained in the program typically go on to positions of leadership in academia and industry. We invite you to explore this website and to contact anyone in our program with questions regarding our research or training program.

The Biophysics and Structural Biology (BSB) Cluster is primarily designed for students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. in Biophysics. It operates within the broader context of the program for Graduate Education in Biomedical Sciences of the University of Rochester Medical Center. Students interested in obtaining a Ph.D. in Biophysics should apply to the BSB cluster for admission to graduate studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Major features of the Biophysics and Structural Biology Cluster at the University of Rochester:

- Diverse research programs at the forefront of scientific knowledge

- Location at a respected center for biomedical research that has recently undergone a major expansion

- An interdepartmental program including faculty from the Departments of Biochemistry and Biophysics, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Optics, Pharmacology and Physiology, Physics, and Radiology

- A personalized approach to education allowing maximal flexibility and personal attention

- Access to outstanding facilities for research

- Programs of instruction tailored for students with backgrounds ranging from pure physics to biochemistry and biophysics

- An excellent history of placing graduates in academic and industrial positions

- Conveniently located near the outstanding cultural and recreational opportunities of the city of Rochester and the Finger Lakes region of upstate New York