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The Chemical and Physical Biology (CPB) concentration provides students with a broad foundation in the physical and life sciences. This concentration is designed for students interested in applying quantitative tools, physical concepts, and chemical principles to the study of biology. This program’s goal is to provide the next generation of life scientists with the background needed to make new advances in the quantitative understanding of living systems.

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