Program Overview

Biomedical Physics Program

The Biomedical Physics program at Lipscomb University offers a comprehensive education in physics, biology, and chemistry, preparing students for careers in medicine, biophysics, or medical physics. The program provides a firm foundation in the laws of motion and energy, as well as their application to living systems.

Program Overview

The Biomedical Physics program is designed to provide students with a wide-ranging experience in physics, biology, and chemistry. The program is well-suited for students who plan to pursue graduate work in medical or biological physics, or attend medical school. The program's curriculum is designed to nurture students' faith and provide a close-knit community where lifetime relationships can take root.

Program Foundations

The Biomedical Physics degree offers a comprehensive education in physics, biology, and chemistry. The program provides students with a firm foundation in the laws of motion and energy, as well as their application to living systems.

Concentrations

The program offers a Pre-med track, which is designed for students who plan to attend medical school.

Courses

The Biomedical Physics program requires the following courses:

• BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics (4) F, SP
• BY 2114 - Cell Biology (4) F, SP
• BY 3514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) F
• BY 3524 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) SP
• CM 1113 - General Chemistry I (3) F, SU
• CM 1211 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) F, SU
• CM 1123 - General Chemistry II (3) SP, SU
• CM 1221 - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) SP, SU
• CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I (3) F, SU
• CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II (3) SP, SU
• CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) F, SU
• CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1) SP, SU
• CM 3313 - Biochemistry I (3) F, SU
• EECE 2213 - Circuits I (3) F, SP
• MA 1314 - Calculus I (4) F, SP, SU
• MA 2314 - Calculus II (4) F, SP, SU
• MA 2324 - Calculus III (4) F, SP, (SU on demand)
• MA 3133 - Differential Equations (3) F, SP
• MA 4403 - Advanced Applied Mathematics (3) F
• PH 2414 - General Physics I (4) SP, SU
• PH 2424 - General Physics II (4) F
• PH 2434 - Structure of Matter (4) SP
• PH 3303 - Mechanics (3) SP
• PH 3403 - Electromagnetic Fields (3) F
• PH 3703 - Thermal Physics (3) F
• PH 3903 - Introduction to Biomedical Physics (3) F
• PH 3913 - Biomedical Physics Research Seminar (3) SP
• PH 4313 - Quantum Theory (3) F
• PH 4991 - Senior Seminar (1) F

Biomedical Physics, Pre-Med Track

The Pre-med track requires the following courses:

• BY 1134 - Principles of Biology: Cell and Genetics (4) F, SP
• BY 1144 - Principles of Biology: Diversity and Ecology (4) F, SP
• BY 2114 - Cell Biology (4) F, SP
• BY 3114 - Genetics (4) F, SP
• BY 3514 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4) F
• BY 3524 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4) SP
• CM 1113 - General Chemistry I (3) F, SU
• CM 1211 - General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) F, SU
• CM 1123 - General Chemistry II (3) SP, SU
• CM 1221 - General Chemistry II Laboratory (1) SP, SU
• CM 2113 - Organic Chemistry I (3) F, SU
• CM 2123 - Organic Chemistry II (3) SP, SU
• CM 2211 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) F, SU
• CM 2221 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1) SP, SU
• CM 3313 - Biochemistry I (3) F, SU
• EECE 2213 - Circuits I (3) F, SP
• MA 1314 - Calculus I (4) F, SP, SU
• MA 2314 - Calculus II (4) F, SP, SU
• MA 2324 - Calculus III (4) F, SP, (SU on demand)
• MA 3133 - Differential Equations (3) F, SP
• MA 4403 - Advanced Applied Mathematics (3) F
• PH 2414 - General Physics I (4) SP, SU
• PH 2424 - General Physics II (4) F
• PH 2434 - Structure of Matter (4) SP
• PH 3403 - Electromagnetic Fields (3) F
• PH 3703 - Thermal Physics (3) F
• PH 3903 - Introduction to Biomedical Physics (3) F
• PH 3913 - Biomedical Physics Research Seminar (3) SP
• PH 4991 - Senior Seminar (1) F

Biomedical Physics Minor

The Biomedical Physics minor requires 18 credit hours and the following courses:

• PH 1214 - Elementary College Physics I (4) F, SU
• PH 1224 - Elementary College Physics II (4) SP, SU
• PH 2414 - General Physics I (4) SP, SU
• PH 2424 - General Physics II (4) F
• BY 2114 - Cell Biology (4) F, SP
• PH 3903 - Introduction to Biomedical Physics (3) F
• PH 3913 - Biomedical Physics Research Seminar (3) SP

Research Opportunities

The program offers unique research opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities with world-class faculty, allowing students to hone their expertise and become innovators in the field.

Job Placement

The program has a high job placement rate, with most graduates finding employment or entering graduate school within six months of graduation.

Expert Faculty and Small Class Sizes

The program features award-winning, experienced faculty who care about their students and provide a close-knit community with small class sizes, allowing for personalized attention and mentorship.

Career Paths

Graduates of the Biomedical Physics program can pursue careers in:

• Biomedical engineering
• Medical science
• Biochemistry and biophysics

Related Programs

Related programs include:

• Pre-Medicine
• Biology
• Chemistry