College Station,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Engineering in College Station United States | Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
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College Station United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
19,281
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Individuals holding doctoral degrees often pursue careers in academia or research. A Ph.D. can open doors to diverse research and development roles across both public and private organizations. The Biomedical Engineering Department at Texas A&M University provides a Ph.D. program requiring students to complete either 64 or 96 credit hours for their degree.
The total credit requirements and mandatory coursework hours vary based on the student's prior academic background. This research-focused program culminates in writing and defending a dissertation. Ph.D. candidates must assemble a committee of at least four graduate faculty members, with one serving as the primary advisor.
Applicants can join this program with either a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or a related discipline. (Those without an engineering background may need to complete preparatory courses.) Bachelor's degree holders must fulfill a 96-credit plan, while master's degree recipients complete a 64-credit program.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Students may enter this program with a master’s or bachelor’s degree in engineering or an equivalent field. (If the degree is not in engineering, leveling courses may be required.)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80 (in person or Home Edition) from a test date within two years (Texas A&M University does not accept the MyBest TOEFL score), or
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5, or
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test), or
GRE Verbal Reasoning score of at least 146 (subject to departmental approval), or
GMAT Verbal Score of at least 22 (subject to departmental approval), or
Acquiring alternative verification during the admission process from the Graduate and Professional School via a departmental request.
Tuition
USD
19,281