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Biophysics

Program Transfer Guide
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About the Program

A major in biophysics prepares you to explore new and emerging fields, from tissue engineering to wearable devices and nanotechnology. Today’s complex scientific challenges call for solutions rooted in physics and other related fields. The biophysics major prepares you for employment or post graduate study in fields like biophysics, medical physics and biomedical engineering. 

The biophysics major at Towson University is designed for students who want to explore how physics is applied to biological systems. Gain real-world research experiences and benefit from a curriculum emphasizing diverse ideas.

All biophysics majors take a core set of physics courses, including a three-course sequence in fundamental classical physics and courses in computational methods, modern physics and laboratory techniques. The program provides you with a strong foundation in physics in addition to advanced coursework in chemistry and biology.

PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
Towson University Requirement
  • Core 2: English Composition To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 3 Mathematics To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    4 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 4: Creativity and Creative Development To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 5 Arts & Humanities To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 6: Social and Behavioral Science To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 7: Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    4 credits
    Take one of the following:
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: B
    Notes: A grade of B or better in PHYS 211 is required to substitute for PHYS 241
  • Core 8: Biological and Physical Sciences (Lab and Non-Lab) To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    4 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
  • Core 10 Metropolitan Perspectives To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 11 United States as a Nation To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 12 Global Perspectives To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 13: Diversity and Difference To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
    3 credits
  • Core 14 Ethical Issues & Perspectives take the following courses, take 3 credits
    3 credits
    To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.
  • Major Requirements take the following courses, take 24 credits
    24 credits
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    Minimum grade required: C
    No equivalency found. *
    Minimum grade required: C
Grand Total Credits
63
*ENGL 102 and any major requirements must be completed with a C (2.0) or higher. *Core 1 Towson Seminar requirement is waived for all transfer students. *Core 9 Advanced Writing Seminar requirement must be completed at Towson University. *Additional Mathematics prerequisites may be required. Consult your community college advisor. *Students may transfer a maximum of 64 credits to Towson University.
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.