生物，医学和/或生物医学物理证书

生物物理学是控制生命系统的物理过程的研究。光合作用中的能量转移，细胞膜上分子运输的机制以及可激发细胞的混沌行为是研究的实例。医学物理学也调用这些过程，以期在多个专业中应用，例如放射学（医学成像）和放射肿瘤学（使用电离辐射治疗癌症）。物理培训为生物学和医学问题提供了独特的视角和宝贵的见识。物理学家为理解多种生物现象做出了贡献，例如：光合作用细胞膜的结构和功能DNA的结构他们长期以来一直是在开发复杂的医学仪器和技术（例如X-射线计算机断层扫描，磁共振成像和正电子发射断层扫描。
Biological physics is the study of physical processes that govern living systems. Energy transfer in photosynthesis, mechanisms of molecular transport on cell membranes, and chaotic behavior of excitable cells are examples of topics of study. Medical physics also invokes these processes, with a view towards applications in several specialties, such as radiology (medical imaging) and radiation oncology (the use of ionizing radiation to treat cancer). Training in physics provides a unique perspective and valuable insight to problems in biology and medicine. Physicists have contributed to the understanding of diverse biological phenomena such as: Photosynthesis The structure and function of cell membranes The structure of DNA They have long been pioneers in applying fundamental laws of nature in the development of sophisticated medical instrumentation and techniques, such as X-ray computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and positron emission tomography. This certificate program is designed to provide students with the fundamentals necessary for applying physical principles to problems in biology or medicine, whether it be in the context of future graduate study or employment. It is administered by a committee within the department.