Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering
Earn a Doctorate degree with interdisciplinary research opportunities. Find information about the degree program, funding, and research opportunities.
Our Ph.D. in Bioengineering will prepare you to succeed in interdisciplinary research in an academic or industry environment. As a Ph.D. student, you will be involved in the design and regulatory approval of advanced medical technologies, as well as the manufacturing of health care products. Your original research will be guided by your advisor, and contribute to the knowledge base in the scientific community. Funding opportunities include lab rotations, research and teaching assistantships, and fellowships. Lab rotations are available for top Ph.D. candidates and offer an opportunity for students to rotate through three research labs within the School of Biomedical Engineering to find a research project and advisor for their dissertation research.
Curriculum
The Ph.D. curriculum includes core courses in advanced mathematics and statistics, bioengineering, and biomolecular technology, as well as technical electives chosen from numerous engineering and life science courses. The curriculum is designed to provide flexibility and support your research specialty. For more information see the PhD Curriculum sheet. You will also be required to complete the qualifying exam, present your research plan in a preliminary exam, and defend your completed research in a final exam/dissertation defense.
Strengths of the Program Include:
- Opportunities to develop major advances in the health care field
- Nationally and internationally recognized faculty from thirteen departments
- Practical and academic experience with regulatory issues and approval processes with animal and human subjects
- Conducting research in state-of-the-art facilities, including the nationally renowned Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- A community of innovators on the cutting-edge of research in cancer, orthopaedics, cardiovascular disease, nanotechnology, biosensors, and more