BSc in Physics - Biophysics Track in Riverside United States | University of California, Riverside

University of California, Riverside | Riverside United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 47,346
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

The Biophysics Track equips students for professional paths or advanced studies in biophysics, bioengineering, biomaterials, biotechnology, or healthcare disciplines. Its curriculum meets medical school prerequisites. Students complete 95 lower division units (including 27 in Physics, 27 in Chemistry, 24 in Math, 13 in Biology, and 4 in Computer Science) plus at least 49 upper division units, for a combined 144 units. Compared to the Standard BS Physics track, this program substitutes 16 upper-division physics units with 13 biology units, 12 organic chemistry units, and two biochemistry courses. The track includes 36 CNAS breadth units, with the biology requirement fulfilled through core coursework. While the minimum requirement stands at 177 units, graduation eligibility requires completing at least 180 units. Those planning to exceed 216 units need approval from the associate dean.


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Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

Completed their secondary education and have earned a certificate of completion which enables them to be admitted to a university in their home country.

Record all courses and marks/grades earned exactly as reported by the international school whether as numbers, letters, percentages or words.

To meet minimum requirements to be considered for UCR selection, you must earn a minimum GPA of 3.4 on a 4.0 scale (equivalent to an 85 percent on a 100 percent scale).

You can demonstrate proficiency by meeting any of the following exam benchmarks Keep in mind that you must complete one of these exams by December of your final year of high school secondary school.

Score 24 or higher for the ACT English Language Arts ELA
Score 31 or higher on Writing and Language in the SAT
Score 3, 4 or 5 on the AP examination in English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition
Score 6 or 7 on the IB Standard Level examination in English Language A only
Score 5, 6 or 7 on the IB Higher Level examination in English Language A only

Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System IELTS, Test of English as a Foreign Language TOEFL examination Internet based test IBT Minimum score of 80 or better, Paper delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better, Duolingo English Test DET Minimum score of 115.

Tuition USD 47,346

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