What is Molecular Biophysics?
Molecular Biophysics (MB) seeks to discover the molecular mechanisms of life processes. Labs in our program study signaling, transport, organization, evolution, and more, using an interdisciplinary set of tools including but not limited to structure, determination, advanced light microscopy, quantitative biochemistry, and computer simulations.
You do not need to be a physicist! Students from Biology, Biochemistry, Computer Science, and Engineering can and have excelled in MB!
Program Highlights
- Nationally recognized for excellence with 30+ years of training grant support from the NIH
- ~40 committed faculty with diverse backgrounds
- Supportive and collaborative environment
- Rigorous coursework emphasizing modern practice and that is adjusted in response to student feedback
- Strong emphasis on critical thinking and communication
- Work-in-progress presentations by students (weekly), program hosted seminar series (monthly), symposium with keynote speaker, 100+ attendees (annually)
Learn more about the Molecular Biophysics program at UT Southwestern.
Career outcomes for our graduates
Training in the MB program prepares students to pursue many different career paths. Recent graduates have continued in academic research by taking postdoc positions at leading institutions, transitioned to industrial research positions in Biotech and Pharma, become consultants and/or venture capitalists, and more.
Why UT Southwestern?
- Internationally recognized faculty members
- Groundbreaking basic and biomedical research
- Culture of collaborative and cross-disciplinary work
- Outstanding core facilities that provide access to, and training on, cutting-edge technology
- Located in vibrant, something-for-everyone Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
- Competitive stipend, reasonable cost of living
