Biomedical Physics Minor

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The minor in Biomedical Physics combines the fundamental knowledge of physics acquired through the General Physics course sequence with applications covering a wide spectrum of topics of interest to students pursuing a future clinical or research career in biology, medicine, and other related areas.

Minor Requirements: 16

A minor in Biomedical Physics consists of 16 credit hours.

Minor Core Credit Hours: 16

*NOTE: PHY 2060 may substitute for PHY 2048, and PHY 2061 may substitute for PHY 2049

PHY 2048 - General Physics I - Calculus Based Credit(s): 3 *
OR
PHY 2053 - General Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHY 2048L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
OR
PHY 2053L - General Physics I Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHY 2049 - General Physics II - Calculus Based Credit(s): 3 *
OR
PHY 2054 - General Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHY 2049L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
OR
PHY 2054L - General Physics II Laboratory Credit(s): 1
PHZ 4702 - Applications of Physics to Biology and Medicine I Credit(s): 4
PHZ 4703 - Applications of Physics to Biology and Medicine II Credit(s): 4

GPA Requirement

A minimum 2.0 GPA average in the 16 credit hours is required for obtaining this minor.

Grading Requirement

A “C-” is the minimum acceptable grade for any course in the minor.

Advising Information

USF students schedule advising appointments online through USF Archivum Platform. Students are encouraged to meet with their advisor each semester to discuss course planning, degree progression, and career preparation.

Tampa campus website: https://www.usf.edu/arts-sciences/students/academic-advising/index.aspx
For questions, email Physicsadvise@usf.edu.