Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D. | The University of Arizona | Tucson, United States
60 months
Duration
34000 USD/year
34000 USD/year
14400 USD/year
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About

The University of Arizona established the Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program to address the increasing importance of engineering approaches in modern biomedical research and new medical technologies. 

Overview

Key Features

Biomedical engineering is a discipline that integrates the engineering sciences with biology and medicine. The field of biomedical engineering has seen a dramatic escalation in activity over the past 20 years leading to the development of a wide variety of medical devices, medical procedures, and a basic understanding of biological processes. 

The strength of the Biomedical Engineering program from The University of Arizona is derived from the breadth of research activities among our interdisciplinary faculty. Faculty from numerous departments within the Colleges of Medicine, Engineering, and Arts & Sciences participate in this interdisciplinary graduate program. The major research areas are Biomedical Imaging and Spectroscopy, Bioinoformatics, Bioinstrumentation and Devices, Biomaterals and Tissue Engineering, Biomechanics, Biosensors, Cardiovascular Biomedical Engineering, Neuroengineering, Nanomedicine, and all inbetween.  

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Biology for Biomedical Engineering
  • Physiology for Biomedical Engineering
  • Measurement and Data Analysis in Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Imaging 
  • Contrast Agents, Molecular Imaging, and Kinetics (Spring)
  • Biological and Synthetic Materials 
  • Biomechanical Engineering  

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3
3.3 (recommended)
GRE admission requirements GRE®
143 (verbal)
151 (quantitative)
3 (analytical)

Other requirements

General requirements

  • GRE scores are NOT required.
  • A 1-2 page essay or statement of purpose describing your background, research interests and career goals. Include in your statement any information pertinent to your research experience, whether in course work, special projects or employment.  
  • Minimum of three letters of recommendation from former professors or individuals knowledgeable about your academic and scientific abilities. Students can submit/request additional letters of recommendation, if desired. Letters of recommendation should be uploaded via the Grad App portal.
  • For initial application, Unofficial College transcripts required. If accepted into program, Official Transcripts will be required prior to matriculation. Applicants are required to have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences, or quantitative life sciences for admission into the program, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (recommended 3.3). 
  • CV/Resume document/PDF uploaded.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    34000 USD/year
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    Based on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 60 months.
  • National

    34000 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 34000 USD per year during 60 months.
  • In-State

    14400 USD/year
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 14400 USD per year during 60 months.

Living costs for Tucson

830 - 1140 USD /month
Living costs

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40000 AUD
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13 Oct 2024
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40000 AUD
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30 Apr 2024
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50000 INR
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31 Mar 2024
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Various benefits
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30 Mar 2024
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1250 USD
Deadline
15 Oct 2024
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1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2024
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60000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
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40000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
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38000 GBP
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25000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2024
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4000 USD
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05 May 2024
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3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
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1000 USD
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30 Nov 2024
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Various benefits
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14 Oct 2024
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12500 USD
Deadline
15 Dec 2024
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2000 USD
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15 Apr 2024
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1000 USD
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15 May 2024
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1000 USD
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1000 USD
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31 Mar 2024
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1000 USD
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15 May 2024
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Various benefits
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30 Nov 2024
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Various benefits
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30 Jun 2024
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1600 USD
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30 Apr 2024
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90000 AUD
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3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
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12000 USD
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30 Nov 2024
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3000 USD
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3000 USD
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1500 USD
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15 May 2024
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1500 USD
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31 Mar 2024
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1000 USD
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31 Oct 2024
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1000 USD
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30 Jun 2024
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500 USD
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30 Apr 2024
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