PhD Biomedical Engineering at University of Nevada, Reno

Programme overview

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno is an interdisciplinary research degree that combines biological processes, novel instrumentation and modeling at different scales of biological or ecological systems. Areas of emphasis include nanosensors and lab-on-a-chip technology, bioinformatics and integrated techniques in cancer biology.

Faculty: College of Engineering | Department: Electrical & Biomedical Engineering | Intake: Fall (applications by Feb. 1) or Spring (by Nov. 1); entry is not restricted to semester starts and can begin with a research rotation at almost any time | Study mode: full-time | Location: Reno, NV, United States

What you will study

Students complete core coursework and choose four areas of proficiency, at least one from life and medical sciences and one from engineering and physical sciences. Doctoral requirements include a research rotation, a communications course, presentation of work at a national or international scientific meeting, and a one-credit comprehensive examination consisting of writing and presenting a grant proposal.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum GPA: 3.0 Minimum GRE: 301 Minimum TOEFL: 550 Application deadlines Fall enrollment: Feb. 1 Spring enrollment: Nov. 1

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.

Intake: Fall (applications by Feb. 1) or Spring (by Nov. 1); entry is not restricted to semester starts and

Apply through the official page: https://www.unr.edu/grad/apply

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