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PhD Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis, United States

Programme overview

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering is a research doctorate preparing students for careers in industry, government and academia, with a mentored teaching requirement.

Faculty: McKelvey School of Engineering  |  Department: Biomedical Engineering  |  Duration: 72 credits beyond bachelor's  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: St. Louis, MO, United States

What you will study

Minimum 72 credits: at least 30 course credits (one graduate life science, one graduate math, one graduate computer science course and four BME courses, plus 9 elective credits) and 24 dissertation research credits. Qualifying exam within the first 10 months; thesis proposal by end of year three.

Career pathways

Careers in industry, government and academia.

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Application information

Arts & Sciences sets one doctoral application deadline each year, generally in the first week of December.

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