Degree Details
PhD in Biomedical Engineering (BME) students obtain advanced education and research training while working with our world-renowned faculty. Students can enter the program directly after completing a bachelors degree, and earn a masters degree along the way. Students can also enter the program after completing a masters degree.
Degree Type
- Doctorate
Formats
- In-Person
Location
- On-Campus
Applications & Deadlines
- Any inquiries related to application status and/or receipt of supplemental application materials should be directed to the Graduate Programs Office at enggrad@bu.edu or 617-353-9760.
- The GRE is not required to apply to the BME PhD program for Fall 2024 admission. It will not negatively impact evaluation of your application if you do not submit these scores. We encourage students of limited means to apply for an application fee waiver.
- Applicants are required to have taken prior math coursework, typically including differential equations or equivalent.
- For additional information, please contact Inna Gerzon (igerzon@bu.edu).
Post-BS PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Students coming straight from a BS degree to our PhD program must take the specified courses listed below along with research credits to meet the 64 credit minimum total for graduation.
- BE 605: Molecular Bioengineering
- BE 606: Quantitative Physiology for Engineers
- BE 790: Biomedical Engineering Seminar
- BE 791: BME PhD Laboratory Rotation System
- BE 792: Literature Review
- BE 801 and BE 802: Teaching Practicum I and II
- Math course selected from approved list
- Three BE graduate-level electives
- Two graduate-level technical electives
- Research credits (minimum of 12)
Post-MS PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Students coming straight from a MS degree to our PhD program must take the specified courses listed below along with research credits to meet the 32 credit minimum total for graduation.
- BE 605: Molecular Bioengineering
- BE 606: Quantitative Physiology for Engineers
- BE 790: Biomedical Engineering Seminar
- BE 791: BME PhD Laboratory Rotation System
- BE 792: Literature Review
- BE 801 and BE 802: Teaching Practicum I and II
- Math course selected from approved list
- Two graduate-level technical electives (at least one BE)
- Research credits (minimum of 4)