PhD Biomedical Engineering at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Combine the innovative skills of engineering with biology and medicine to imagine, initiate and invent new medical processes and products. Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary program combining engineering skills with medical and biological sciences. As a doctoral student in biomedical engineering, you will develop expertise on the quantitative methods in biology and medicine to explore and create new medical processes and products.

Faculty: Molinaroli College of Engineering and Computing | Department: Biomedical Engineering | Duration: 12 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Gain a thorough foundation in mathematics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, anatomy, physiology and different engineering disciplines. You will also have hands-on laboratory and design experience as well as research opportunities directed by world-leading experts in chemistry, biology, medicine and engineering.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Scientist, Research Engineer, Design Engineer, Clinical Engineer, Product Manager, Pharmaceutical or Medical Device Salesperson.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Requirements for admission to graduate degree programs in biomedical engineering include the general admission requirements of The Graduate School as well as more stringent program requirements. In general, the admissions process is highly competitive. Admissions decisions are based on the quality of the applicant’s previous university-level academic work (as reflected by grade point average, or GPA), letters of recommendation (at least two letters are required for evaluation), and other evidence of past accomplishments. Admission to graduate studies is granted by the Graduate School, in consultation with the Biomedical Engineering program. More information about admissions is available from the Biomedical Engineering program.

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 accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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