Biomedical Engineering PhD at University at Buffalo

Programme overview

A flexible research-focused PhD ending in a dissertation reporting original research. Research areas include molecular, cellular and tissue engineering; biomedical sensors, instrumentation and diagnostics; computational engineering and modeling; and medical imaging and analysis.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Department of Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 4+ years, 72 credit hours (full-time, in person) | Intake: Fall and Spring | Study mode: In Person / Full Time | Location: Buffalo, NY, United States

What you will study

Students develop a programme of study with their advisor and complete a dissertation of original research.

Career pathways

Research roles in companies or universities.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Application deadlines: Fall January 15 (full consideration for funding); April 1 for international applicants needing a visa; August 1 for domestic applicants. Spring: September 1 (international applicants needing a visa); December 15 (domestic). Rolling applications also accepted.

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 and deadlines vary by programme; applicants apply directly to UB through the Graduate School application, with some programmes using external national applications plus a supplemental UB application.

A non-refundable application fee is required for each programme applied to; fees vary by programme and payment instructions are emailed after the application is submitted.

Law (JD) application fee is $85; applicants submit the LSAT or GRE.

MD: AMCAS application accepted June 1 to November 15; supplemental application and materials due December 1; supplemental fee $100; Early Decision AMCAS due August 1 and supplemental due August 31.

Apply through the official page: https://www.buffalo.edu/grad/explore/admissions/apply.html

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