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PhD of Bioengineering
Missouri University of Science and Technology
- Rolla, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A research doctorate in bioengineering across four research areas.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop advanced knowledge of Bioengineering and apply scientific and technical reasoning
- Evaluate design choices
- And communicate practical solutions.
Career outcomes
- Engineering Technologist
- Project Engineer
- Technical Project Coordinator
- Operations Engineer
Curriculum
- Students complete coursework (advanced standing needs at least 16 semester hours)
- Pass written and oral qualifying examinations
- Form a dissertation committee
- Defend a proposal
- Review progress annually and complete a dissertation within one of the four research areas.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor's or master's degree equivalent to a US degree
- 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale for regular admission (2.75 probationary)
- GRE for most science and engineering programmes
- 3 recommendation letters
- Statement of purpose and CV
- English proof required.. Entry grade detail: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for regular admission
- 2.75 for probationary admission (catalog
- Departments may set higher).
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor's or master's degree equivalent to a US degree (3-year degrees only from Bologna Process countries or with a WES/NACES evaluation), GRE required for most science and engineering PhD programmes, 3 recommendation letters, Statement of purpose and CV.
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 58
- Duolingo 115
- Cambridge 176
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Recommendation Letters
- Statement of Purpose
- CV or Resume.
How to apply
- Check the requirements and recommended deadlines: Fall February 15
- Spring September 15
- Summer November 15
- Rolling review. Apply online with the graduate on-campus application
- Choosing a specific area of study
- pay the 75 USD international fee. Upload unofficial transcripts
- Test scores (GRE or GMAT where required) and a statement of up to 1
- 000 words. After an offer
- Send official transcripts and scores. Receive the I-20 or DS-2019 and apply for the F-1 or J-1 visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $30,996 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Rolla |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering and Computing |
| Department | Chemical and Biochemical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 72 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Sept 2026
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Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 15 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $30,996 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,732 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 58, Duolingo 115, Cambridge 176.

