San Antonio,
TX,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biomedical Engineering in San Antonio United States | University of Texas at San Antonio
University of Texas at San Antonio
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San Antonio United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
17,880
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
54 months
This doctoral program provides specialized training in biomedical engineering techniques to explore core bioengineering challenges related to diagnosing and treating human illnesses. The curriculum is built on the principle that scientific inquiry is essential for advancing our comprehension of human health and disease management. By bridging engineering, science, and medicine, this interdisciplinary program delivers innovative technologies alongside translational research.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering provides multiple graduate options, including certificates in Medical Device Commercialization and Engineering Education, Master's degrees in Biomedical Engineering, Biomedical Technology and Commercialization, and Engineering Education, as well as Ph.D. programs in Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering.
The Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) is delivered collaboratively with The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio). Students can choose from specialized academic tracks focusing on biomedical engineering subfields or clinical applications, particularly in biomaterials, biomechanics, and bioimaging. The program emphasizes biological systems including orthopedic/dental tissues, cardiovascular systems, and neural networks. Candidates earn the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering by demonstrating mastery of scientific principles, the ability to evaluate research critically, develop original hypotheses, design experiments, analyze findings, and make meaningful contributions to biomedical knowledge.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Required Degree - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or have proof of equivalent training at a foreign institution.
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Resume - Required
Letters of Recommendation - 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application, let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time)
Minimum GPA - 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) Departments may consider GPA of last 60 semester credit hours
Coursework - 18 credit hours in an area related to this graduate degree and at least 12 hours must be at the upper-division level.
Transcripts - Required from all institutions attended, international transcripts must be recorded/translated to English
Credential Evaluation - Required if you have earned university-level credit from foreign institutions. Submit an evaluation of your transcripts from Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) directly from the graduate admission application platform
English Language Proficiency - 550 TOEFL Paper / 79 TOEFL Internet / 6.5 IELTS
Purpose Statement - Required
Resume - Required
Letters of Recommendation - 2 academic or professional reference(s) demonstrating your attributes for successful completion of this program (you will request these through the Graduate Admissions Application, let your recommenders know of your deadline to ensure submissions are on time)
Tuition
USD
17,880