PhD Bioengineering at University of Kansas

Programme overview

KU Bioengineering Program The Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering degree prepares students to become leading researchers, educators, and entrepreneurs. The program provides knowledge breadth in engineering and the biological sciences and knowledge depth in the student’s area of research interest. The Ph.D. is offered by the KU Bioengineering Program within the School of Engineering.

Faculty: School of Engineering | Department: Engineering› | Duration: 60 credit hours | Location: Lawrence, KS, United States

What you will study

Students should work with their research advisors to identify an appropriate list of courses that fulfill degree requirements and support the student’s educational and research objectives. Students are required to complete their PhD degree within 8 years from initial enrollment in the program, but typically finish within 4-5 years.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for careers in industry, academia, health care settings, or government.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard Admission Requirements for all Graduate Programs All applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Admission to Graduate Study policy. Bachelor’s degree: A copy of official transcripts showing proof of a bachelor's degree (and any post-bachelor’s coursework or degrees) from a regionally accredited institution, or a foreign university with equivalent bachelor's degree requirements is required. English proficiency: Proof of English proficiency for non-native or non-native-like English speakers is required. There are two bands of English proficiency, including Admission and Full proficiency. For applicants to online programs, Full proficiency is required.

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 follow the KU academic calendar; the application for first-year and transfer students is submitted through the KU application portal (go2.ku.edu). The fall freshman scholarship deadline is Dec. 1, the FAFSA priority deadline is Feb. 1 and the fall transfer scholarship deadline is Aug. 1.

Graduate application fee: $65 domestic degree-seeking, $100 international degree-seeking; waivers available. Requirements and deadlines are set by each programme.

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