Seattle,
WA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Bioengineering in Seattle United States | University of Washington
University of Washington
|
Seattle United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
31,707
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
The Ph.D. represents the highest academic qualification available through UW Bioengineering. This interdisciplinary biomedical research and engineering program attracts students from diverse educational backgrounds, with graduates distinguishing themselves through exceptional accomplishments in bioengineering while developing strong capabilities in scientific leadership and autonomous research.
Bioengineering professionals combine concepts from various engineering fields and life sciences to innovate medical technologies and healthcare solutions. After establishing core knowledge in chemistry, biology, physics, physiology, fluid/solid mechanics, heat/mass transfer, circuitry, and biological signals, students can specialize in areas including tissue/protein engineering, muscular control systems, biomaterials, implantable/wearable devices, pharmaceutical/genetic therapies, medical imaging technologies, therapeutic ultrasound applications, nano/molecular engineering, microfluidic systems, computational simulations, synthetic biology, diagnostic tools for clinical settings, and worldwide healthcare initiatives.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
While a completed MS degree is not required before beginning the PhD, every graduate student must have the following courses as part of her or his undergraduate education: ordinary differential equations, linear algebra, signal analysis, probability theory and statistics, programming, electrical engineering and physics, chemistry, materials science, processes and mathematics, and cell and molecular biology. Admitted students must be knowledgeable of these topics prior to entrance to the PhD program.
English Proficiency:
The Graduate School is temporarily accepting official test scores for both the Duolingo English Test and the TOEFL ITP Plus For China to assist international students with remote testing options. This policy is currently in effect through the autumn 2021 admission cycle (i.e., students enrolling in autumn 2021).
TOEFL iBT - Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 80; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 92 or higher
TOEFL pBT - Minimum Required Score: 500
Duolingo: Minimum Required Score (ELP Required): 105; Recommended Score (ELP Satisfied): 120 or higher
IELTS: Minimum Required Score 6.5
Tuition
USD
31,707