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Academic Department Bangalore, Karnataka University Estd. 1925

Department of Biophysics

Constituent Department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

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About Department of Biophysics

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

Department of Biophysics


The Department of Biophysics is offering two post graduate programs leading to M.Phil. and Ph.D. degree. The duration of the M.Phil. (Biophysics) course is two years with a provision to admit two students every year. Both M.Phil. and Ph.D. programs are open for students with M.Sc Dgree (Physical / Life Sciences), MBBS and BE. The department also provides the short-term training in Biophysics to students from other Institutions. Please see: [Prospectus] for Course details.

The aim of the research is to contribute towards the understanding of the cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in the normal finctioning and pathology of brain. The investigators in the Department are working in the ares of the basic neuroscience and also collaborating with the clinical Departments in the institute. The broad areas of research are cellular signal transduction, membrane struture - function, ion channels and molecular mechanism underlying neurodegenerative disorders. The study on signal transduction in brain at molecular and cellular levels is the priority area.

Courses offered


=> Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Biophysics)
=> Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Biophysics)

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore
Campus Location Bangalore, Karnataka

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master of Philosophy (M.Phil Biophysics)

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

=> Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D Biophysics)

Offered at National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

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Common queries about Department of Biophysics

Where is the Department of Biophysics located?

The Department of Biophysics is an academic teaching department of National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Biophysics are conducted as per National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Biophysics ?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore.