Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical engineering is a discipline that advances knowledge in engineering, biology and medicine, and improves human health through cross-disciplinary activities that integrate the engineering sciences with the biomedical sciences and clinical practice. The new PhD program will emphasize research and education in biomaterials, tissue engineering and physiological measurements. Because biology will have increasing importance in all of engineering in the coming years, this Ph.D. program has a strong life science component. Our goal is to prepare students at the doctoral level who can continue their research work in post doctoral training, assume positions in academia, industry, or governmental agencies and be prepared to grow into positions of leadership.

Admission Requirements

Students with a B.S. or M.S. degree in engineering, mathematical sciences, the physical sciences and biological sciences from an accredited college or university will be eligible for admission to the Ph.D. program. Students who have a baccalaureate or master’s degree from a non-engineering discipline (e.g. life science) will be considered for admission to the program on a case by case basis and will be eligible for provisional admission. Students with non-engineering degrees will be required to complete pre-requisite courses or BME faculty approved equivalent courses prior to full admission into the Graduate program.

The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for admission to the program although there is no set minimum GRE score. It is one of several factors in our decision for acceptance.

For applicants whose native language is not English, TOEFL scores are required for admission.

Applications will be reviewed whenever they are received but students may only enter the program at the start of fall or spring semesters.

Areas of Concentration

Biomaterials, Tissue Engineering and Physiological Measurement.

Research Areas Bioheat transfer Interaction of tissue with millimeter electromagnetic waves Composite polymer biomaterials Applications of biomedical engineering in rural medicine Wound healing Tissue angiogenesis Neural tissue engineering Cellular mechanotransduction Bone mechanics and metabolism Bone tissue engineering Bioactive glass and polymers Biomedical sensors and instruments

Biomedical Engineering Graduate Brochure PDF

Graduate Courses

Course listing

Financial Aid

Every student accepted into our PhD program is considered for financial aid. Research assistantships in an area of concentration can be awarded by our faculty. You may contact faculty members for availability in your area of interest. Departmental teaching assistantships may also be available within the department.

Important Links

On line application form and other forms necessary for applying for graduate school - http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/apply.htmll

Admission Requirements and Procedures - http://www.gradschool.mtu.edu/appintro.html

Master of Science Degree

Presently, we do not offer a Master of Science (M.S.) degree in biomedical engineering. Master of Science students may pursue graduate study, under the direction of members of the Biomedical Engineering faculty, through one of our cognate departments: Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Mechanics, and Biological Sciences. If you plan to enroll in the M.S. program, please indicate "Biomedical Engineering" on the application form and also specify your preferred cognate department.

Masters in Engineering Degree

The Master of Engineering degree is intended to be a terminal professional degree where the candidate demonstrates advanced ability in course work and with an advanced engineering design project, or practicum.

For additional information - Master's of Science in Engineering