Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering (Full-time) at Stellenbosch University

Programme overview

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering prepares candidates for research, academic or high-level consulting careers through independent research at the most advanced academic level. Biomedical Engineering applies science, technology, engineering and mathematics to health-related needs and is multidisciplinary.

Faculty: Engineering | Department: Institute for Biomedical Engineering | Duration: Three years | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa

What you will study

A 360-credit NQF level 10 research degree leading to a dissertation. The candidate must conduct original research in the engineering sciences under supervision, submit a dissertation showing a specific contribution to knowledge and independent critical judgement, pass an oral examination, and show proof that a journal article reporting the dissertation research has been submitted to a journal of acceptable standard.

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Entry requirements

At least an MScEng, MSc, MEng or MTech degree, all with a significant research component, or a standard of competence in the field deemed sufficient by Senate. Applicants must be selected by the home department of the relevant field of study. Within the first year the candidate must complete a formal assessment of the research proposal to the Faculty Board's satisfaction and obtain Faculty Board approval of the dissertation topic and supervisor(s) to continue registration. Supporting documents: a summary of Master's research (3-5 pages) and evidence of academic work such as an abstract or published article.

The application fee is R100 for South African citizens, permanent residents and refugee, asylum seeker and diplomatic status holders, and R400 for international applicants. Stellenbosch Business School applicants pay R1050 for the MBA and R850 for other SBS programmes. Some applicants are exempt; application fees are non-refundable.

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