Perspectives

Master’s Program  
Many graduates of the bachelor's program choose to pursue the advanced, four-semester master’s program in biophysics. This highly research-oriented master’s program begins with an extensive research and laboratory internship, which can be completed in one of the three participating departments, at external research institutions, or within companies. As the program progresses, students have the opportunity to specialize through a wide range of elective courses. The master’s program concludes with a six-month master’s thesis. A total of 120 credit points must be earned.  

Doctorate  
The bachelor's program, and especially the master’s program in biophysics, are highly research-focused. As a result, many students continue their academic journey after completing the master’s program by undertaking their own research project as part of a 3–4-year doctorate.

Biophysicists, through a broad interdisciplinary education during their course at university, have learned to think beyond the boundaries of individual disciplines. The fields of activity for biophysicists are as diverse as the versatility of science itself. Biophysicists work in specialized areas such as research in companies, research and teaching at universities, research at government institutes, as well as in medicine—for example, developing new diagnostic or therapeutic methods—in biotechnology or environmental analysis. Careers in public relations, journalism, or the patents system are also possible.

The job market for biophysicists, like for all STEM fields, is well-positioned and roughly comparable to that for graduates in chemistry or physics.

For a comprehensive overview of potential career paths and fields of activity, as well as interviews with alumni of Goethe University, visit the "What’s Next?" page of the Career Service.