Graduate Program

What is Molecular Biophysics?

Biophysicists use physical theories and quantitative measurements to understand biological processes at the molecular level. It is a fascinating and rapidly evolving field that combines concepts and tools from physics, chemistry, engineering, computer science, materials science, nanotechnology and biology. At Florida State University, Molecular Biophysics research ranges from investigating protein and RNA folding to visualizing complex macromolecular structures, from analyzing single molecule behavior to engineering novel biomedical devices. To learn more about these and other exciting research opportunities for you, see our Faculty Research pages.

What does a Molecular Biophysicist do?

Molecular Biophysics (MOB) doctoral students at FSU receive rigorous, multi-disciplinary training that allows them to take charge of their career. Our graduates are employed in Academia, Industry and Government. We even have graduates in Patent Law-a huge need in today's post-genomic world-and who have founded their own start-up companies.

Why choose the Molecular Biophysics Graduate Program at FSU for your Ph.D.?

The Molecular Biophysics Graduate Program (MOB) at FSU is an interdisciplinary program that unites nine departments and institutes (Biological Science, Biomedical Sciences, Chemical & Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry & Biochemistry, Computational Sciences, Materials Research & Technology, Mathematics, Physics, and Nutrition, Food & Exercise Sciences) across four Colleges (Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Human Sciences, and Medicine).

MOB is large enough--especially with respect to the number of faculty, the diversity of their research expertise and interests, and the range of Core Facilities available to MOB students--to offer you an exciting spectrum of training opportunities, yet is small enough--in the number of students--that your experience is highly personalized. MOB students quickly realize the advantages of our interdisciplinary Graduate Program, a dynamic program that is truly more than the sum of its parts.

Want more information?

MOB Graduate Program Associate
Maresha Stinson
850-644-1012 | mob@sb.fsu.edu

MOB Graduate Program Director
Dr. Geoffrey F. Strouse