Biochemistry and biophysics, closely-related fields, use tools from different sciences to study life. Biochemistry and biophysics, closely-related fields, use tools from different sciences to study life. Specifically, biochemistry studies the chemical processes and transformations in living organisms, while biophysics applies the theories and methods of physics to questions of biology. Biochemistry and biophysics, closely-related fields, use tools from different sciences to study life. Specifically, biochemistry studies the chemical processes and transformations in living organisms, while biophysics applies the theories and methods of physics to questions of biology.<br><br>Rensselaer's Biochemistry and Biophysics undergraduate curriculum includes thorough grounding in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, along with modern biochemistry, biophysics, and molecular-level biology. Courses train students in cutting-edge research approaches to biological problems. As a result of completing this program students will: demonstrate proficiency in the foundational topics of biochemistry and biophysics, as well as in cell and molecular biology, genetics and evolution, and ecology and the environment. demonstrate additional competency in advanced Biological Sciences topics relative to their academic interest. be able to apply skills such as reading primary literature, developing a testable hypothesis, designing an experiment, collecting and analyzing data, and using statistical and quantitative methods. be able to communicate effectively on scientific topics in both written and oral forms.