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PhD of Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology

University of Massachusetts Boston

Boston, United States
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

Research doctorate combining bioinformatics, Biomedical engineering and translational biology.

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

Design and carry out independent research in Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology. Evaluate relevant scholarly literature and communicate research findings. Relevant syllabus content includes: six core courses (16 credits) in genomics
Instrumentation
Applied mathematics
Bioethics and cell and molecular biology
Four specialisation courses
A project course.

Career outcomes

Bioinformatics scientist
Biomechanical engineer
Computational biologist
Translational researcher
Genomic data scientist

Curriculum

Six core courses (16 credits) in genomics
Instrumentation
Applied mathematics
Bioethics and cell and molecular biology
Four specialisation courses
A project course
A doctoral seminar and 30 research credits. 63 credits.

Entry requirements

Academic

Bachelor's or master's degree (regionally accredited US or international equivalent) as set by each doctoral programme
GRE/GMAT
Letters
Statement of purpose and CV per programme

Minimum GPA

2.75

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree (regionally accredited US or international equivalent) as set by each doctoral programme, GRE/GMAT, Letters, Statement of purpose and CV per programme

Language tests

TOEFL iBT 79
IELTS 6.0
PTE Academic 53
Duolingo 105

Documents you’ll need

University Transcripts
Degree Certificate

How to apply

Review the graduate program requirements and admission deadline. Complete the UMass Boston online graduate application. Upload university transcripts
a statement of purpose and a current resume or CV. Provide recommendation contacts and any additional materials required by the specific program. Pay the application fee unless an applicable waiver is approved. Submit the application and await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$32,419 USD
Application fee	$75 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Boston campus
Faculty or school	College of Science & Mathematics
Department	Department of Biology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	63
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Students may be considered for available scholarships or funding if they meet the relevant award criteria, Availability and eligibility should be confirmed with the institution.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.