Miami,
FL,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Engineering in Orlando United States | Florida International University
Florida International University
|
Orlando United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
18,030
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The Ph.D. program offers rigorous research training alongside faculty in state-of-the-art facilities. Doctoral candidates frequently collaborate on innovative projects with clinicians, industry partners, and interdisciplinary researchers. Our Ph.D. alumni have assumed prominent roles across biomedical and healthcare sectors.
A capacity to analyze, define, and address challenging engineering issues (including those involving biological and artificial system interactions) using engineering principles, physical sciences (physics with calculus, chemistry), life sciences (biology, human physiology), and advanced mathematics (differential equations and statistics).
B. Proficiency in engineering design to develop solutions for biomedical challenges, accounting for public health, safety, welfare, and broader global considerations including cultural, environmental, and economic factors.
C. Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
D. Awareness of ethical obligations and professional standards in engineering practice, with the ability to evaluate solutions considering their global impact on health, safety, economics, and society.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program, prospective students must hold a four-year bachelor's or masters degree in biomedical engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited college or university. The Ph.D. program requires a total of 75 credit hours beyond the BS degree. These credits are comprised of a minimum of 27 hours of coursework and a minimum of 24 hours of dissertation. Applicants having a Master's Degree in Biomedical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution are given a maximum of 30 transferred semester hours. The graduate program committee and the academic adviser may recommend that applicants take additional courses based on their research needs and deficiencies. Applicants from science and engineering areas other than biomedical engineering will be expected to complete undergraduate courses selected to prepare them for graduate courses in their area of interest. Full admission into the graduate program requires the completion of these background courses with no grades below C and a grade point average of 3.0 or better.A total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required. International graduate student applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit a score for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). A total score of 80 on the IBT TOEFL or 6.5 overall on the IELTS is required.
Tuition
USD
18,030