PhD Biomedical Engineering at Illinois Institute of Technology

Programme overview

Recipients of the doctoral degree will be capable of continuing efforts toward the advancement of knowledge and achievement in research and other scholarly activities, and typically pursue careers in medical, industrial, or academic environments.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Applied Science, and Health | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering provides students with a high level of mastery in the subject matter and significant original research contributions in biomedical engineering. Students must pass the doctoral qualifying examination within the first year of full-time studies. This written and oral examination is intended to explore both the depth and breadth of the student’s academic abilities.

Career pathways

Our Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering degree program will prepare you for such careers as: Biomedical engineer; Research scientist; Biomedical engineering faculty position.

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Application information

Entry requirements

There are no specific courses that are required for the doctoral degree in biomedical engineering. However, a minimum of three courses in life science, three courses in mathematics, and six courses in biomedical engineering or other engineering-related courses are required. We Hit the Ground Running Becoming a Pioneer Omar Tawakol was awarded for research paving the path to help people with spinal cord injuries walk again. Omar Tawakol (BME ’18, Ph.D. BME Candidate) Director and Segment Leader for Brain-Computer Interfaces, ClearPoint Neuro Chris Osswald brings patients cutting-edge medical devices that could change—or save—their lives.

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.

Entry terms: Fall and Spring.

Fall term: regular deadline January 31. Spring term: October 1, extended to October 15. GRE is required for PhD applicants.

Chicago-Kent J.D.: no application fee for 2026 J.D. applicants; first-year entry is Fall, with transfer entry in Fall or Spring.

Apply through the official page: https://www.iit.edu/admissions-aid/apply

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