spacer About spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer spacer

Graduate

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 505: 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 Rene Smith (smithr@bu.edu).

Bottom edge