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Post-BS PhD Program
Students coming straight from a BS degree to PhD Program must take at least eight structured courses (32 credits). Students also get credit for research, and must have a total of at least 64 credits to graduate.
Required
- BE 605: Molecular Bioengineering
- BE 706: Quantitative Physiology for Engineers
- BE 790: Biomedical Engineering Seminar
- BE 791: BME PhD Laboratory Rotation System
- BE 792: Literature Review
- Math Requirement from approved list
- Three BE graduate-level electives
- Two graduate-level technical electives
- Research credits (minimum 12; technical electives can substitute for remaining credits)
In addition to credit requirements, each student must successfully pass the qualifying exams, serve as a teaching fellow for two semesters, and successfully propose and defend an original body of dissertation work.
Application and Deadlines
PhD candidates must complete an online application (http://www.bu.edu/eng/grad/apply/), provide GRE scores, two letters of reference, a resume, and a statement of purpose (essay). Applications are due January 15th (December 15th for international students).
For more information, contact Dafna Shulman-Petrover (dafnap@bu.edu).