About PhD Program,
Learn more about the PhD program offered by the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis.
Students pursuing a doctorate in biomedical engineering at Washington University in St. Louis will pursue research in one of seven interdisciplinary research programs that represent frontier areas of biomedical engineering and leverage strengths of our faculty and resources.
Our core faculty and more than 100 affiliated faculty work together in interdisciplinary research centers and pathways offering students the opportunity to learn in a diverse and rich spectrum of biomedical engineering research areas.
Students pursuing the PhD in biomedical engineering must complete a core curriculum, fulfill a distribution requirement, satisfactorily complete two research rotations, pass the qualifying examination, pass the thesis proposal, complete the teaching requirement, have one accepted first-author publication, submit a second article to a peer-reviewed journal, and complete a research dissertation.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
The doctoral degree requires a minimum of 72 credits beyond the bachelor’s level, with a minimum of 36 consisting of course credits (including the core curriculum) and a minimum of 24 credits of doctoral dissertation research.
PhD Funding Coverage,
Our PhD students are fully funded, including full tuition support and health and dental insurance. As a doctoral candidate, you will also receive a generous stipend to cover living expenses. This support is guaranteed as you continue to make satisfactory progress towards your degree.
Application Requirement,
Transcripts
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume/CV
GRE Scores
English Proficiency Scores and Exemptions
Application Deadline,
Dec 15, 2024
Application Fee,
Non-Refundable $75 Application Fee
