Rochester,
NY,
United States
Type
Private
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Engineering in Rochester United States | University of Rochester
University of Rochester
|
Rochester United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
54,540
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The graduate program in biomedical engineering at the University of Rochester is jointly offered by the Hajim School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the School of Medicine and Dentistry, focusing on applying engineering principles to solve biomedical challenges at both master's and PhD levels. The Department of Biomedical Engineering also provides a one-year MS degree in Biomedical Engineering through the Center for Medical Technology and Innovation (CMTI), specializing in medical device development.
Students benefit from over 40 research facilities across the River Campus, Medical Center, and Strong Memorial Hospital, enabling customized interdisciplinary research opportunities.
The program features cutting-edge training labs, personalized faculty guidance, and a supportive academic environment that fosters lasting professional relationships. Those seeking greater departmental engagement can join the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Student Council.
Biomedical engineering professionals work to address biological and medical challenges to enhance healthcare outcomes. PhD candidates, with support from research advisors and faculty, will establish expertise in specialized areas of biomedical engineering through focused research.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
In addition to completing the online application, that includes a personal statement and a diversity statement, the following materials must be uploaded to the application:
Three letters of recommendation (uploaded to the application per instructions)
Official transcripts (minimum GPA is 3.0)
Curriculum vitae
Optional Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
TOEFL (or IELTS) test scores should be uploaded to the application and official copies should be mailed to the University for verification
Other than the test scores, documents that are uploaded do not need to be mailed to the department
All foreign applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL and achieve a minimum score of 250 for the computer-based test (CBT), 600 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 100 for the Internet-based test (IBT), unless they are graduates of a US undergraduate program. IELTS scores can be accepted in place of the TOEFL with a minimum score of 7.0.
Three letters of recommendation (uploaded to the application per instructions)
Official transcripts (minimum GPA is 3.0)
Curriculum vitae
Optional Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
TOEFL (or IELTS) test scores should be uploaded to the application and official copies should be mailed to the University for verification
Other than the test scores, documents that are uploaded do not need to be mailed to the department
All foreign applicants whose native language is not English must take the TOEFL and achieve a minimum score of 250 for the computer-based test (CBT), 600 for the paper-based test (PBT), or 100 for the Internet-based test (IBT), unless they are graduates of a US undergraduate program. IELTS scores can be accepted in place of the TOEFL with a minimum score of 7.0.
Tuition
USD
54,540