PhD in Biomedical/Medical Engineering

Doctoral study in biomedical engineering at Boston University takes a rigorous, numbers-driven view of the biomedical sciences, rooted in engineering and physical science principles. The department's graduate handbook holds the detailed academic rules, and the program page summarizes the main elements. People with backgrounds in engineering, math, physics or the numerate natural sciences are encouraged to apply. Each admitted doctoral student is offered a fellowship for the opening year. While taking classes, they try out several laboratories and then agree on a research assistantship with a professor, starting the summer after that first year, provided their progress is satisfactory. The department ranks among the biggest nationally and works across many research topics, so students can find a lab that fits. Applicants apply online via the College of Engineering graduate programs site.