Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology

USA

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What will I learn?

The Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology (BMEBT) program is a nationally recognized program at the intersection of biology and engineering that:

  • is suitable for individuals with an undergraduate degree in a wide range of life science or engineering/physical science fields
  • addresses contemporary biomedical/health research problems
  • prepares you to work in the biomedical and healthcare industry

The BMEBT is an interdisciplinary program that includes coursework from the following disciplines: bioengineering, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, computer information science, electrical and computer engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, and medical laboratory science. The program addresses contemporary biomedical and health research problems and contributes significantly to meeting the need of industry, government, and education for biomedical and biotechnology researchers.

Because the degree brings together biomedical engineering with biotechnology, it is designed equally for students with life sciences or engineering and physical science backgrounds.

PhD degree: This degree prepares students for careers in research, industry, and academia. You will develop skills and competencies to function as an independent researcher; gain an appreciation of contemporary biomedical ethical issues; increase your knowledge of intellectual property, patent and regulatory issues; and prepare to seek pre-doctoral and post-doctoral extramural private/federal research funding.

Program objectives

The program aims to provide its students with the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.

You will develop the ability to:

  • formulate/test multiple, original scientific hypotheses related to dissertation research
  • design/carry out detailed experiments or develop theoretical models/numerical simulations
  • apply research in solving current biomedical/health problems, especially in relationship to new discoveries in nanoscience and technology
  • function as independent researchers with strong critical thinking, inquiry-based analytical skills
  • work on integrated problems in multidisciplinary research teams
  • critically interpret research results, synthesizing findings from other investigators/previous studies, that will serve as the basis for developing new hypotheses

PhD: The PhD requires the completion or transfer of at least 63 total credits (or a minimum of 44 credits for students with advanced standing due to an existing MS degree).

In addition to the satisfactory completion of courses, you must:

  • participate in seminars and symposiums
  • pass a qualifying examination
  • defend a dissertation proposal
  • complete a dissertation and defend it

Which department am I in?

College of Engineering

Study options

Full Time (63 credit hours)

Tuition fees
$29,578.00 (24,72,663) per year
Mandatory Fees: Student fee: USD $175, Technology fee: USD $500
Start date

Expected September 2024

Venue

College of Engineering

Dion Building, Room 326,

285 Old Westport Road,

DARTMOUTH,

Massachusetts,

02747, United States

Entry requirements

For students from United States

Students must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.

For international students

Individuals holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the life sciences or engineering/physical science fields (or the U.S. baccalaureate equivalents from a foreign institution) are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants generally have had undergraduate coursework in statistics/experimental design and in life science/biomedical science. Students Must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.

We require a minimum score of 72 IBT on the TOEFL or BAND 6.0 on the IELTS for entrance to any program and a minimum score of 79 IBT on the TOEFL or BAND 6.5 on the IELTS for consideration for a teaching assistantship.

The application deadline for fall term is March 15 and spring term is Jan 17.

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

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