Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences by Kirsten Franklin, Paul Muir and Terry Scott is an English-language textbook aimed at students in higher education. This book covers the fundamental principles of biological physics and is specially designed for programmes within health and life disciplines.
The book provides an overview of the fundamental concepts of physics for the health and life sciences, divided into six main sections: mechanics, solids and fluids, thermodynamics, electricity and direct current circuits, optics and radiation, and health. The second edition has been thoroughly updated and includes new chapters on optical instruments, advanced geometrical optics, and thermodynamic processes.
Supported by numerous examples, exercises, and clarifying diagrams, this reference work helps apply physical principles in a biomedical context. As such, it is a valuable resource for students with limited mathematical or physics knowledge within health and life studies.
The content aligns with fields such as biophysics and general physics, and is suitable as a textbook for programmes in healthcare and the life sciences.