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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Biophysics Minor


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Introduction

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The minor in biophysics enables students with primary interests in biology, chemistry, health sciences, mathematics, anthropology, psychology, or other disciplines to explore the deep connections between fundamental physical processes and the functions and development of life. Using mathematical and computational models as well as precise experimental measurements and advanced instrumentation, biophysics explores living processes within a framework that builds upon fundamental physics concepts of mechanics, electrodynamics, statistical physics, and quantum physics. Students taking a minor in biophysics will be able to synthesize some or all of these areas of physics at a mature level of understanding into their primary field(s) of study, bringing an enriched array of intellectual and experimental tools to the pursuit of their professional goals.

Program Delivery

  • This is an on-campus program.

Declaring This Minor

  • Please see your advisor.

General Requirements

To earn a degree, students must satisfy all requirements in each of the areas below, in addition to their individual major requirements.

Program Requirements


  1. A minimum 2.0 GPA with a minimum grade of C- in each course applied toward the minor.
  2. At least 12 credits must be completed with a grade of C or higher.
  3. At least 9 credits must be completed in residence at CU Denver.
  4. At least six credits must be taken at the upper division level.

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