Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Mechanical Engineering - Bioengineering and Systems Biology in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Mechanical engineering faculty engage in diverse research spanning BioEngineering, Biophysics, and Systems Biology. Their collaborative efforts address critical challenges in biotechnology advancement, biosystems evaluation, quantitative biology, and medical applications through integrated theoretical, computational, and experimental methods. This inherently multidisciplinary work draws from various engineering disciplines, computer science, physics, applied mathematics, and biological sciences. Research initiatives are structured around several unifying themes, including one dedicated to exploring biological system mechanics. This theme aims to deepen our understanding of living organisms while pioneering innovative bio-inspired materials. By integrating principles from physics, solid mechanics, materials science, and microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), researchers gain novel perspectives on biological system behavior and regulation. The work extends beyond biomaterial characterization, establishing connections between macroscopic behaviors and molecular/microscale properties via multiscale modeling and empirical investigation.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
The admissions decision is based on a comprehensive assessment of the applicant's intellectual potential and promise, involving a review of the following criteria:
Applicant's undergraduate education and records (and MS education and record, if applicable)
Past research experience
Research interests formulated by the applicant and their programmatic fit with existing research areas in the department
Letters of recommendation (3)
The minimum cumulative GPA for all applicants is 3.0.
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) 550, TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition 80, IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator - Overall Band Score of 7.
Applicant's undergraduate education and records (and MS education and record, if applicable)
Past research experience
Research interests formulated by the applicant and their programmatic fit with existing research areas in the department
Letters of recommendation (3)
The minimum cumulative GPA for all applicants is 3.0.
Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) 550, TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition 80, IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator - Overall Band Score of 7.
Tuition
USD
29,118