North Dakota State University - Graduate School
Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
Fargo, USA
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2025
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning, On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering focuses on advanced research in the integration of engineering principles with biological and medical sciences. This program emphasizes the development of innovative solutions to improve healthcare outcomes. Students will engage with various research areas, collaborate with industry professionals, and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in healthcare technologies. The duration of the program is designed to help students build a solid foundation in both theory and application.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers as biomedical engineers, research scientists, or university faculty. They may work in healthcare organizations, research institutions, or consulting firms, leveraging their expertise to drive innovations in medical devices, diagnostics, and therapeutics.
Scholarships
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Introduction
The graduate-level (M.S. and Ph.D.) programs in Biomedical Engineering (BME) are offered jointly by NDSU’s College of Engineering, UND’s School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and UND’s College of Engineering and Mines.
Why earn a doctoral degree in biomedical engineering?
Medical innovations are at the forefront of increased life expectancy, reductions in cancer deaths, and overall healthcare progress. From advanced optical scanners that eliminate the need for biopsies to needle-free diabetes care to advanced prosthetics, biomedical engineers help save and improve lives on a mass scale.
Curriculum
Biomedical Engineering Courses You Could Take
- Digital Image Processing
- Biomedical Instrumentation
- Intelligent Decision Systems
- Special Laboratory Problems
- Digital Signal Processing