PhD Biomedical Engineering at University of Kentucky

Programme overview

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering prepares students to lead research at the intersection of engineering, biology and medicine through interdisciplinary training with faculty across engineering, life sciences and clinical disciplines.

Faculty: Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Intake: Fall, Spring | Study mode: full-time | Location: Lexington, KY, United States

What you will study

Research areas include medical devices, biomechanics, imaging, biomaterials and tissue engineering.

Career pathways

Academia, industry, healthcare innovation and government research; biomedical researchers, medical device developers and professors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate School requirements apply (not programme-specific): see the Graduate School admission requirements.

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 applicants apply online through The Graduate School application system; deadlines and supplemental materials are set by each programme page. Minimum undergraduate GPA 2.75, minimum graduate GPA 3.0, and 2.5 for graduate certificate applicants (programmes may require more).

Apply through the official page: https://academics.uky.edu/apply

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