Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology: Fees & Entry Requirements at University of Massachusetts - Lowell, USA

Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology
University of Massachusetts - Lowell

USA

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About this course

What will I learn?

The Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology Graduate Program is offered jointly by the University of Massachusetts campuses at Boston, Dartmouth, Lowell and Worcester. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary, team approach in course/seminars, presentations, laboratory rotations, and research projects. Students who have received a wide range of bachelor degrees with strong quantitative skills in engineering/physical science, life/clinical science and related backgrounds are candidates for the program. Graduate students come from a variety of backgrounds including biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, plastics engineering, and polymer science.

Which department am I in?

Francis College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$29,250.00 (24,67,938) per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Start date

May 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

Full Time (7 Semesters)

Tuition fees
$29,250.00 (24,67,938) per year
Food Plan Rates (Bourgeois Hall) Cost Per Year - $9,990.00
Start date

September 2027

Venue

UMass Lowell Campus

220 Pawtucket St., Suite 420,

Lowell,

Massachusetts,

01854, Northeast, United States

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Entry requirements

For international students

  • A statement of purpose that describes your qualifications, motivation for the program, personal and career goals, specific areas of interest within Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology, and any faculty you are interested in working with
  • Three letters of recommendation from individuals familiar with your academic ability and potential to conduct original research at the doctoral level
  • A resume (Optional)
  • Official transcripts
  • Official test scores
    • GRE required
    • GRE Waiver not available
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or basic/applied/health sciences with a minimum 3.000 GPA from an accredited institution
  • Alternatively a Master's degree in Engineering or basic/applied/health sciences with a minimum 3.000 GPA from an accredited institution
  • Applicants must have a minimum of two semesters of calculus and strong quantitative skills
  • Applicants must have undergraduate coursework in statistics/experimental design and life science/biomedical science, as evidenced by their transcripts

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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