PhD in Biomedical/Medical Engineering

This doctorate combines engineering with a broad set of biomedical fields in a collaborative setting that rewards an entrepreneurial outlook. Students work closely with faculty on active research projects. Available resources support research on subjects such as new medical instruments, engineered tissue grown from cells, and robotic devices. The program is built to adapt to individual interests, and its hands-on curriculum prepares students to direct original research aimed at helping people live longer and healthier lives. Each candidate takes graduate courses in biomedical engineering while carrying out research and teaching duties. Early on, students rotate through two laboratories to get acquainted with varied fields, techniques and concepts. Along with a teaching requirement, these rotations lead into a qualifying examination that students must pass to continue. Advisors help each student build a personalized foundation of study. Because the plan is flexible, candidates can partner with local industry or narrow their focus toward a specific problem or toward teaching. Applicants can reach the admissions pages and requirements from the program listing.