Denver,
CO,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Physics - Quantitative Biophysical Approaches to Experimental Cell Biology in Denver United States | University of Denver
University of Denver
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Denver United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
51,090
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in physics readies students for diverse scientific careers. Participants gain essential expertise to pursue advanced roles in scientific innovation or education, leading to opportunities in academic, governmental, and private sector research and development.
The department provides research options spanning theoretical, experimental, and computational astronomy/astrophysics, biophysics, and condensed matter/materials physics. Doctoral candidates collaborate with faculty mentors to design personalized study plans, culminating in a dissertation defense featuring original, publication-worthy research.
This program emphasizes quantitative biophysical methods in experimental cell biology, particularly investigating biological processes at single-cell resolution by examining spatiotemporal patterns of subcellular activities. The methodology integrates live-cell fluorescence microscopy, computational image analysis, and quantitative statistical evaluation.
Key focus areas include analyzing large, diverse datasets to uncover mechanistic and molecular insights by measuring and correlating multiple parameters. Specific research interests include connections between cytoskeletal activity and endocytosis, along with how biochemical and mechanical signals integrate at cellular membrane levels.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Bachelors degree All graduate applicants must hold an earned baccalaureate from a regionally accredited college or university or the recognized equivalent from an international institution
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 30. on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internet-based test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Grade point average The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for graduate study at the University of Denver is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits approximately two years of work for the baccalaureate degree An earned masters degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution supersedes the minimum standards for the baccalaureate For applicants with graduate coursework but who have not earned a masters degree or higher the GPA from the graduate work may be used to meet the requirement The minimum GPA is a cumulative 30. on a 4.0 scale for all graduate coursework undertaken
Program GPA requirement The minimum undergraduate GPA for admission consideration for this program is a cumulative 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Minimum TOEFL Score Internet-based test 80
Minimum IELTS Score 6.5
Minimum C1 Advanced Score 176
Tuition
USD
51,090