Biophysicist
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Other names for Biophysicist?
- Astronomer
- Astrophysicist
- Crystallographer
- Medical Physicist
- Nuclear Physicist
- Physicist
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What is a Biophysicist?
Biophysics is the link between biology and physics.
Biology studies life in every form while physics studies the mathematical formulas of nature.
Biophysicists study life on every level including the biology and physics of cells, organisms and environments. They use methods of mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology to study how living organisms work. They usually work in teams with different kinds of scientists to solve problems.
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Biophysicists constantly strive to find answers to questions.
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Examples of questions they may ask:
- How do protein machines work?
- How do nerve cells communicate?
- How do viruses invade cells?
- How do plants use the sun to make food?
- How can we feed the world’s population?
- How do we stop global warming? Etc.
What does a Biophysicist do?
- lots of research
- compiles and goes through lots of information
- analyses the information
- does experiments
- finds solutions to life problems like global warming, or ways to combat diseases
Are you . . . ?
- interested in science and biology?
- inquisitive?
- a problem solver?
- methodical?
- organised?
- a hard worker?
- creative thinker?
How do I become a Biophysicist?
Most Biophysicists do a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Physics at one of South Africa’s universities.
Once they have their BSc they then go onto the post-graduate degree/s to specialise in a particular field like Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular or Cellular Biology etc.
TRAINING:
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OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Chemical Pathologist or Life Scientist
Is becoming a Biophysicist the right career choice for me?
