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PhD Biological Engineering at University of Colorado Boulder

University of Colorado Boulder, United States

Programme overview

Doctoral programme applying measurement, theory and manipulation of biomolecules and biological systems to new models, processes and technologies, for example synthetic architectures mimicking cell-tissue interactions and engineered metabolic pathways.

Faculty: College of Engineering and Applied Science  |  Department: Chemical and Biological Engineering  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Boulder, CO, United States

What you will study

At least 30 semester hours of 5000-level or above courses and 30 hours of doctoral thesis credit, with core courses CHEN 5150 and CHEN 5160; overall GPA of 3.00; preliminary exam in the third semester, comprehensive oral exam and dissertation defence.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Chemical and Biological Engineering PhD and MS applicants: bachelor's degree or equivalent; GRE not required; personal statement naming faculty of interest; three letters of recommendation; unofficial transcripts; deadline December 1 for Fall; international application fee $80; PhD students receive full support (assistantships and fellowships). English minimums: TOEFL iBT 100, IELTS 7.5, Duolingo 135.

Requirements published at program group level.

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 applications are submitted online to the Graduate School; the nonrefundable application fee is $60 for domestic applicants and $80 for international applicants. Deadlines are set per programme.

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