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Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

The PhD program in Biomedical Engineering at BU is a highly quantitative approach to the biomedical sciences, based on principles of engineering and physical science. Course Requirements Post-bachelor’s PhD students must enroll for a minimum of 64 credits. These include eight structured graduate courses (32 credits) and two semesters of Teaching Practicum (8 credits). Additional credit requirements are fulfilled with research credits, to reach the minimum total of 64. Specific course requirements include: ENG BE 605 Molecular Bioengineering (4 cr) ENG BE 606 Quantitative Physiology for Engineers (4 cr) ENG BE 790 Biomedical Engineering Seminar (0 cr) ENG BE 791 BME PhD Laboratory Rotation (3 cr over two semesters) ENG BE 792 Literature Review (2 cr) ENG BE 801 Teaching Practicum I (4 cr) ENG BE 802 Teaching Practicum II (4 cr) Three BE graduate-level electives at 500 level or higher (12 cr) Two graduate-level technical electives at 500 level or higher (may also be BE electives) (8 cr) Math course from approved list (4 cr) A minimum of 12 research credits of BE 900 Post-master’s PhD students must enroll for a minimum of 32 credits and must take six approved structured courses, including BE 605, BE 606, BE 792, BE 801, BE 802, the math requirement, and two graduate-level electives (at least one BE). Each post-MS student consults individually with the Associate Chair for Graduate Programs to determine overlap of prior coursework with PhD curriculum requirements. A maximum of 12 credits of this structured coursework may be waived if equivalence is demonstrated. Students must complete a minimum of 4 research credits of BE 900.

Program overview

Main Subject

Anatomy and Physiology

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

The PhD program in Biomedical Engineering at BU is a highly quantitative approach to the biomedical sciences, based on principles of engineering and physical science. Course Requirements Post-bachelor’s PhD students must enroll for a minimum of 64 credits. These include eight structured graduate courses (32 credits) and two semesters of Teaching Practicum (8 credits). Additional credit requirements are fulfilled with research credits, to reach the minimum total of 64. Specific course requirements include: ENG BE 605 Molecular Bioengineering (4 cr) ENG BE 606 Quantitative Physiology for Engineers (4 cr) ENG BE 790 Biomedical Engineering Seminar (0 cr) ENG BE 791 BME PhD Laboratory Rotation (3 cr over two semesters) ENG BE 792 Literature Review (2 cr) ENG BE 801 Teaching Practicum I (4 cr) ENG BE 802 Teaching Practicum II (4 cr) Three BE graduate-level electives at 500 level or higher (12 cr) Two graduate-level technical electives at 500 level or higher (may also be BE electives) (8 cr) Math course from approved list (4 cr) A minimum of 12 research credits of BE 900 Post-master’s PhD students must enroll for a minimum of 32 credits and must take six approved structured courses, including BE 605, BE 606, BE 792, BE 801, BE 802, the math requirement, and two graduate-level electives (at least one BE). Each post-MS student consults individually with the Associate Chair for Graduate Programs to determine overlap of prior coursework with PhD curriculum requirements. A maximum of 12 credits of this structured coursework may be waived if equivalence is demonstrated. Students must complete a minimum of 4 research credits of BE 900.

Admission Requirements

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Applicants hold a four-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited US institution or its international equivalent.  If you have earned a three-year degree that is the equivalent of a four-year degree in the US, it will be accepted in the admissions process.  Other English Language Requirements: TOEFL Paper Based score of at least 600.

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