Bio­physics

© Fachrichtung Physik

The study of biological processes increasingly requires the use of physical knowledge and methods; through physical strategies and approaches, comprehensive insights into complex biological processes become possible.

Currently, more initiatives are being taken worldwide to train qualified scientists who work at the border between biology and physics. Saarland University is taking on a pioneering role here with its course of study and the close linking of physics and life sciences.

Biophysics at the UdS combines a physics degree with the acquisition of basic biological knowledge, on which graduates can easily build specialized knowledge.

Due to their broad and fundamental education, biophysicists* have very good career opportunities, e.g. in medical, bio- or environmental engineering as well as in academic research institutions. In these areas there is a great demand for highly qualified and broadly educated scientists.