Eligibility for those who intend to pursue biophysics career is that
they must basically have an undergraduate degree with Physics, Biology
and Chemistry. Some institutes also offer undergraduate programmes with
special attention given to biophysics. In India, however there are only
few universities that offer courses in biophysics at the undergraduate
level.
Most biophysicists begin their career with a four-year Bachelor of Science
degree in Biophysics, and then go on to earn a master's and a PhD in physics
or a sub-discipline of physics. Biophysicists who wish to do research
generally need to obtain a PhD and spend one to five years in post-doctoral
research in a university or government laboratory. In medical biophysics,
one to two years of post-degree clinical (residency) training is required.
Course areas of Biophysics include molecular biophysics, membrance biophysics,
neurobiophysics, biophysical techniques, bioenergetics, medical biophysics.
Personal Attributes :
Biophysicists must have an aptitude for physics, biology and mathematics,
and be able to pay close attention to detail. Interest in scientific phenomena,
patience, perseverance, precision and tremendous inclination to search
for real solutions is the strength of all bio physicists. Personal qualities
of being able to think creatively and work independently as part of a
professional and interdisciplinary team will be helpful. They should have
excellent writing and computer skills, and have patience with and curiosity
about the physical world. The motivation for scientific work should be
intense, as often, sustained efforts to pursue research is required.
