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Graduate

Post-MS PhD Program

Students with a Master's degree are required to take a total of 32 credits (structured courses plus research). The structured requirements are:

  • 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 accepted list
  • Two graduate-level electives (at least one BE)
  • Research Credits (one additional technical elective can substitute for some research credits)


Students may petition to count as many as three of these five courses from previous coursework, by showing that the previous courses were substantially equivalent to offerings from BU. Students who receive such credit can meet the overall requirement for 32 credits through research credits. Each post-MS PhD student must 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).

 

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