Biomedical Engineering PhD

Our flexible Biomedical Engineering PhD program allows students to pursue research in molecular, cellular and tissue engineering, biomedical devices, sensors, instrumentation and diagnostics, computational engineering and modeling, medical imaging and analysis, or in a student’s chosen area of interest. Faculty in the Biomedical Engineering department, part of the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, help students gain the knowledge and research skills to contribute to a company or university in a research setting.

Required Coursework

Summary of PhD Required Coursework

Required Core (12 credits)

Select 4 Biomedical Engineering (BE) graduate level courses, with advisor approval, including:

BE 501LEC - Human Biology for Biomedical Engineers Credits: 3
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3

Electives (30-48 credits)

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 72 minimum total credit hours.

Select from any graduate level Biomedical Engineering (BE) courses and other School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) courses with approval from your academic advisor and Director of Graduate Studies (DGS).
A minimum of 12 credits must be from the Biomedical Engineering (BE) department. More credits from BE are required based on the culminating experience chosen.
A maximum of 12 credits of BE 596 and/or BE 598 will be allowed.

BE 596TUT - Biomedical Engineering Graduate Internship Credits: 1 - 3 per semester.
BE 598TUT - Individual Problems Credits: 1 - 6 per semester.

Elective Courses

BE 500LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
BE 506LEC - Biomedical Engineering Literature Critical Review Credits: 3
BE 525LEC - Molecular Design Principles of Biomaterials Credits: 3
BE 532LEC - Machine Learning for Biomedical Data Credits: 3
BE 542LEC - Introduction to Biomedical Optics and Ultrasound Credits: 3
BE 550LEC - Orthopedic Science and Engineering Credits: 3
BE 551LEC - Electrochemical Aspects of Metallic Biomaterials Credits: 3
BE 553LEC - Rehabilitation Engineering Credits: 3
BE 555LEC - Biomechanics and Mechanobiology Credits: 3
BE 559LEC - Introduction to Neural Engineering Credits: 3
BE 560LEC - Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging Credits: 3
BE 561LEC - Introduction to Biomedical Image Analysis Credits: 3
BE 562LEC - Engineering Principles of Computed Tomography Credits: 3
BE 563LEC - Introduction to Data & Image Processing Using LabView Credits: 3
BE 570LEC - Current Topics in Medical Nanotechnology Credits: 3
BE 572LEC - Biomedical Microtechnology and Nanotechnology Credits: 3
BE 580LLB - BioMEMS Fabrication Laboratory Credits: 3
BE 630LEC - Research Techniques in Biomedical Engineering I Credits: 3

Dissertation (12-30 credits)

BE 699TUT - PhD Dissertation Credits: 1 - 12

Total Credit Hours: 72

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Ability to conduct independent research

2) Ability to communicate effectively

3) Ability to understand and apply fundamental principles of the field.

4) Ability to publish in a peer-review venue

5) Ability to recognize ethical responsibilities

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).