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.

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