Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University

Programme overview

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering at FIU's Department of Biomedical Engineering is dedicated to nurturing visionary leaders in research and innovation. Building upon the interdisciplinary foundation of the field, the program immerses students in advanced theoretical concepts and cutting-edge research methodologies aimed at addressing complex challenges in human health and medicine. With a focus on cultivating expertise in specialized areas such as tissue engineering and biomechanics, bioimaging and sensors, and neurotechnology, students engage in rigorous scholarly inquiry and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 5 years (75 credits) | Location: Miami, FL, United States

What you will study

The programme requires 75 credit hours.

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Entry requirements

Admissions Requirements for the PhD in Biomedical Engineering A prospective student must meet all admission requirements stipulated in the University’s Graduate Policies and Procedures. In addition, the requirements for admission to the doctoral program in Biomedical Engineering are stated as follows: (1) A student seeking admission to the doctoral program must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biomedical Engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited institution. (2) An overall GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or a GPA of at least a 3.0/4.0 in the last 60 credits of the applicant’s Bachelor’s degree and a GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 in the applicant’s Master’s degree are required. (3) Three letters of recommendation. (4) A statement of research interests and goals. (5) International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall (starts in August), Spring (starts in January) and Summer (starts in May); some programmes limit admission to one or two terms a year.

Domestic doctoral deadlines: Fall February 15; Spring August 1; Summer December 1. Programme deadlines may be earlier. The graduate application fee is $30.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.fiu.edu/

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