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PhD of Biomedical Physics

East Carolina University

Greenville, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A physics degree applying physical processes to biological systems.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Biomedical Physics and apply relevant care or professional frameworks
Communicate effectively
And evaluate evidence-based practice.

Career outcomes

Healthcare Services Coordinator
Clinical Support Specialist
Health Program Associate
Healthcare Operations Analyst

Curriculum

The degree combines universitywide and NUpath requirements with major courses totalling 135 semester hours
Including Physics 1
Physics for Engineering 1
Foundations of Theoretical Physics
Physics 2
Physics for Engineering 2
Modern Physics
Plus electives and the co-op programme.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES
SpanTran
IEE
ECE)
Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree or US equivalent shown by NACES course-by-course credential evaluation (WES, SpanTran, IEE, ECE), Notarized/certified English transcripts and diplomas.

Language tests

Duolingo 115
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 78 (min 18 each section

Documents you’ll need

Official Foreign Transcript Evaluation
Academic Transcripts
Degree Certificate
Proof of English Proficiency.

How to apply

Review the admission requirements for Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Physics. Prepare the academic records and supporting documents requested for this qualification. Submit an application using the institution's published admissions process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any applicable application fee if required. Await an admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$21,811 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Main Campus, Greenville
Faculty or school	Thomas Harriot College of Arts and Sciences
Department	Department of Biomedical Physics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	150
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
15 Oct 2026
Closed
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 May 2027
183 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.