About the subject...

The subject of Biophysics is one of the important interdisciplinary areas in teaching, training and learning which is considered to be important in terms of human resource development and National development. Biophysics is the physics of life phenomenon studied at all level, from molecules and cell to the biosphere as whole. It may be defined: Biophysics is that branch of knowledge that applies the principles of physics and chemistry and the methods of mathematical analysis and computer modeling to understand how biological systems work.The main emphasis of biophysics is on the quantitative analysis of the physical and chemical aspects of the functions of biological molecules, organisms and entities. The techniques and methodologies that biophysics relies on are closer to Physics and Chemistry, but areas of application are in the biological, medical and related sciences Biophysicists use many techniques which includes UV visible spectroscopy, Gel electrophoresis, X-ray crystallography, macrocalorimetry, Atomic force Microscope, FTIR and fluorescence spectroscopy. They are used to study the problems in areas of biophysics ranging from structure aided drug design to cell signalling and transcriptional silencing.

About the Department of Biophysics....

The Department of Biophysics established in 2001-02, offers M.Sc. & Ph. D program. The students for M.Sc. programme are admitted based on merit of B.Sc. with Biophysics / Chemistry / Physics / Botany / Zoology / Microbiology / Biochemistry / Life Science etc. The Department stands for integration of basic research with industrial and medical application. The areas covered under these courses are: Molecular and Cellular Biophysics, Radiation and Medical Biophysics, Biophysical Techniques, Bioenergetics, Bio-informatics and Molecular Modeling, Bio-molecular Spectroscopy and Crystallography, Nanobiophysics etc. One of the important features of the M.Sc. program is that major emphasis is given to the hands on practical training of the students. Adjunct faculties, Scientist and experts from other research Institutions and University Departments participate in the teaching program. Along with this teaching program, the outstanding Scientist, Professors from other Institutes and University deliver seminars on specialized areas of Biophysics.

Developement Plans

The future plans of upgrading the department.
Installation of gamma cell irradiator
Development of Isotope laboratory for research
Development of Mammalian cell culture laboratory
Installation of Peptide synthesizer
Installation of DNA sequencer
Installation of Nanotechnology based equipments.
To offer a specialization in the Subject during second year.
ISO9001-2001 certification

Discipline and Conduct

Student's /Parents/ Guardians are specially requested to note that below mentioned are the discipline rules and the code of conduct for the students of the Biophysics Department. It is imperative that Student must be absolutely regular in attendance for theory and practical lessons from the day of opening to the last day of each term during the academic year. In case if the attendance is less than 75% for each, theory and practical term will not be granted. In case of any genuine reason, the student/ guardian must inform in advance and in writing to the authorities of the department about the reason for absence; However this does not entitle him/her for any relaxation in the required attendance prescribed by the University.Students must attend all the tutorials, class tests, mid term and any other departmental examination and assignments.Students and Parents should specially note that if the students fails to complete the term work regularly and to entire satisfaction of the Head of the Department, he/she will not be granted the term and will not be allowed to appear for the University examination. Any reported/observed, objectionable conduct within or premises of the department will make him/her liable for strict disciplinary action.Students should help in maintaining the building and the campus of the department clean and tidy.Students must wear apron during the practical hours.

Financial Assistance

The department of Biophysics is developing Industrial Departmental exchange research programme. The selected students would get financial assistance under this programme.

Scholarships

National Merit Scholarship
GOI merit scholarship
Departmental Merit scholarship.
Other scholarships / Prizes and Fellowships of the University of Mumbai.

Study Tour

The Department organizes study tour for the students every year. The students visit to the National Research laboratories and R & D aboratories of industries in India

Sport, Culture and Recreation

With a view to develop the all-round personality of the students, the Department gives equal importance to co-curricular and extra curricular activities. It is the constant endeavour of the department to see that the students grow intellectually as well as physically.We take every effort to encourage our students to participate in various activities such as social, cultural and sports. The students participate in various sports, cultural and scientific activities conducted by the university and other Institutes. The department organizes cultural and social activities. The department encourages the students for participation in extra and co-curricular activities.

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