About PhD Program,
Our research-oriented Ph.D. program provides high-level command of concepts and an unsurpassed research experience that turns students into world-class researchers with specialization in their chosen area of research.
Biomedical engineering at Cornell University focuses on interdisciplinary research to achieve a quantitative understanding of human biology at all spatial and temporal scales, from molecules and cells to tissues and organs, with the goal of improving human health. Our mission is to educate students to understand the human body as an integrated system and the mechanisms of disease through quantitative engineering analysis, and to use that understanding to design better therapeutic strategies, devices, and diagnostics.
PhD Program Degree Eligibility with GPA,
Cornell’s graduate field of biomedical engineering will no longer requires GRE scores from applicants, and will review all applications blinded for GRE scores.
Ph.D. students who will do their thesis research in a NYC lab generally signup for the Linkage Program, which includes an increased stipend and access to subsidized housing. For more information and forms,
Cornell has only a minimum of 3 required courses. These include the Seminar for First-Year Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Students (BME 7010) in the fall of the 1st year; Core Concepts in Disease (BME 7130) in the spring of the 1st year; and the Immersion Experience in Medical Research and Clinical Practice (BME 7160) in the summer of the 1st year. We believe that rather than mandating a large number of required courses, it is better to allow the student, under the guidance of their Special Committee, to select the courses most appropriate for their research and career development. You can find additional information in the Cornell BME Ph.D. Student Handbook.
PhD Funding Coverage,
All Ph.D. students are fully funded (tuition, stipend, and health insurance). The funding comes from a variety of sources including graduate research assistantships, teaching assistantships, and external and internal fellowships.
All students are urged to apply for fellowships from national, international, industrial, foundation, and government sources. The Graduate Field of Biomedical Engineering can help students identify and apply to the appropriate agencies, including the National Science Foundation, the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, the American Association of University Women, and the National Institutes of Health.
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Application Requirement,
- Required Tests
- Recommendations
- Academic Statement of Purpose
- Personal Statement
- Transcript Requirements
- English Language Proficiency Requirement
- International Degree Equivalencies
Application Deadline,
Jan 03, 2025
Application Fee,
A nonrefundable application fee of $105 is required at the time you submit your online application.
