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PhD of Medical Engineering and Medical Physics
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Cambridge, United States
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
PhD for engineers and scientists who want to develop innovations that prevent, Diagnose or treat disease.
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
- Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Medical Engineering and Medical Physics. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.
Career outcomes
- Academia
- Medicine
- Industry
- Entrepreneurship
- Public sector
Curriculum
- Students pick one of 11 technical concentrations and take foundational and preclinical subjects and two seminars
- With a two-stage qualifying exam and an individual thesis. Immersive clinical experiences are included.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor or master degree as the department requires
- Statement of objectives
- Three recommendation letters
- Transcripts and research fit
- GRE only where the department requires it
- English test scores for non-native speakers
- Minimums set by each department.
- No central minimum published
- Set by department.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor or master degree (department-specific), GRE per department, Research fit and faculty letters.
Language tests
- IELTS 7
- TOEFL iBT 100
- Duolingo 135
- Cambridge 185
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results (if applicable)
- Research Proposal (if required)
- Recommendation Letters (if required).
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements. Prepare the relevant academic and supporting documents. Submit the completed application through the institution's admissions process. Provide any further documents requested by the admissions team. Await an admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $67,140 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $90 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Cambridge campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Health Sciences and Technology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
18 days left
Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $67,140 USD per year. The application fee is $90 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $35,966 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 7, TOEFL iBT 100, Duolingo 135, Cambridge 185.