One option for specialisation within the master's course of study Physics is the field of biophysics. Find out more about the master's track biophysics and the recommended modules here.
Physics provides the foundational principles, analytical tools, and innovative technologies that are essential for advancing biology and medicine. By bridging the gap between physical sciences and life sciences, physics enables us to understand the complexities of living systems, enabling the development of effective treatments for various medical conditions in other disciplines. Biophysics provides insights into the fundamental mechanisms of biological systems, while medical physics translates these insights into practical applications in healthcare. Together, they exemplify the power of interdisciplinary science in addressing some of the most pressing challenges in biology and medicine.
Structure of the Course of Study
The master's course of study Physics is divided into two one-year phases: the expansion and advanced phase and the research phase.
| Modules | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sem. | Elective Area 1: 12-PHY-MWPE2 Soft Matter Physics (10 CP) | Elective Area 2: 12-PHY-MWPT2 Advanced Statistical Physics (10 CP) | Elective Area 3: 12-PHY-MWPSWM Specialised Topics of Solft Matter Physics* (5 CP) | Elective Area 4: Physics-Related Electives (35 CP) |
| 2nd Sem. | ||||
| 3rd Sem. | 12-PHY-MFS1 Research Project 1 (15 CP) | 12-PHY-MFS2 Research Project 2 (15 CP) | ||
| 4th Sem. | Master’s Thesis (30 CP) | |||
* with the topics Biological Physics, Cell Mechanics, Molecular Nanotechnology
For the elective area 4 (physics-related electives), you choose modules with a total of 35 CP from the following elective modules for the master's course of study.
In this master's course of study you can also take the bachelor's modules mentioned below if the knowledge imparted there is necessary for taking the master's modules.
Master Modules
| Sem. | Module No. | Module Title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 12-PHY-MWPASM | Soft Matter and Biological Physics | 10 |
| 1 | 12-PHY-MWPM1 | Cellular Biophysics 1 | 5 |
| 1 | 12-PHY-MWPPOC1 | Physics of Cancer I | 5 |
| 2 | 12-PHY-MWPPOC2 | Physics of Cancer II | 5 |
| 2 | 12-PHY-MWPM3 | Cellular Biophysics 2 | 5 |
| 1 | 12-PHY-MWPEMSP | Single-Molecule Spectroscopy | 5 |
| 1/2 | 12-PHY-MWPTKM3 | Theory of Soft and Bio Matter | 10 |
Bachelor Modules
| Sem. | Module No. | Module Title | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 12-PHY-BMWMED1 | Introduction to Medical Physics | 5 |
| 1/2 | 12-PHY-BMWEMB | Introduction to Biophysical Methods | 5 |
| 2 | 12-PHY-BW3MO1 | Introduction to Photonics I | 5 |
Working Groups
The following working goups at our faculty are working in the area of biophysics:
- Biological Physics
Prof. Dr. Claudia Mierke - Biotechnology and Biomedicine
Prof. Dr. Mareike Zink - Molecular Biophysics
Prof. Dr. Ralf Seidel - Molecular Nanophotonics
Prof. Dr. Frank Cichos - Soft Matter Physics
Prof. Dr. Josef A. Käs - Statistical Physics of Evolution
Prof. Dr. Ralf Steuer - Systems Biophysics of Microbial Dynamics
Prof. Dr. Katja Taute
