Study Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering at Dalhousie University in Canada, Faculty of Medicine

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering

Canada

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What will I learn?

The School of Biomedical Engineering is a collaborative effort of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering. The program has a particular interest in biomedical devices innovation. Degrees are awarded for concentrated study in a selected area involving course work and a research project and a thesis is required. Applicants should indicate their preferred research area when applying.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Medicine

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
CAD$14,819.00 (US$ 10,652) per year
Full-time students (per term) - CAD 184.73

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Sexton Campus

1360 Barrington Street,

Halifax,

Nova Scotia,

B3J 1Z1, Atlantic Canada (East Coast), Canada

Entry requirements

For international students

You may be accepted into the PhD program in Biomedical Engineering from an accredited master's program in the physical sciences biological sciences or engineering. In such cases all of the requirements for entry into the MASc program must be satisfied. Additional courses may be required at the discretion of the School and depending on the nature of the research work to be undertaken.If you are already in the MASc program you may transfer to a PhD program after you complete five half-classes and a successful PhD Transfer Examination.

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

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