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PhD of Biological Engineering

University of Idaho

  • Coeur d'Alene, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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University of Idaho campus

About the program

Doctorate applying engineering principles to analyse and manipulate 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

  • Conduct independent doctoral-level inquiry in Biological Engineering. Evaluate evidence and academic literature. Communicate original research findings.

Career outcomes

  • Biological Engineering Specialist
  • Biological Engineering Research Assistant
  • Related Entry-Level Professional

Curriculum

  • A unified first-year core is supplemented by graduate electives
  • A qualifying oral exam before 1 December of year three and about five years in residence. Students choose a research advisor by spring of year one and complete a doctoral thesis.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
  • Four years of study (120 semester credits)
  • Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits
  • A 3.0 post-graduate degree
  • Or faculty support letter)
  • Official transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Statement of purpose and CV
  • GRE where the programme requires it
  • Proof of funds for the I-20

Minimum GPA

3

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution, Four years of study (120 semester credits), Minimum 3.00 overall undergraduate GPA on a 4.0 scale (exceptions: 3.0 in last 60 credits, A 3.0 post-graduate degree, Or faculty support letter), Official transcripts, Letters of recommendation, Statement of purpose and CV, GRE where the programme requires it, Proof of funds for the I-20

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79 (test before 2026-01-21) or 4.5 (test on/after 2026-01-21)
  • IELTS 6.5
  • Duolingo 115
  • PTE Academic 58

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Check the degree page and international deadlines: Fall
  2. Spring
  3. Summer (a programme's own date takes precedence). Apply on the university website and pay the 50 USD non-refundable fee. Upload transcripts
  4. English proof (the applicable IELTS score
  5. Duolingo 115
  6. TOEFL
  7. PTE 58)
  8. Recommendation letters
  9. Statement of purpose
  10. CV and any GRE or portfolio the programme asks for. The department reviews
  11. Then the College of Graduate Studies decides. After admission
  12. Give financial documentation for the I-20 and apply for the F-1 visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year$32,197 USD
Application fee$50 USD
Deposit_

Program details

CampusCoeur d'Alene campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Engineering
Department_
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value78
Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational graduate students may be eligible for department-administered scholarships and competitive teaching or research assistantships. Assistantships are work-based funding rather than guaranteed scholarships. Each department establishes availability and requirements; no funding is automatic.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 Apr 2027

    153 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.