Overview

The purpose of the PhD degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University at Buffalo SUNY - School of Engineering and Applied Sciences is to allow you to gain the knowledge and research skills to contribute to a company or university in a research setting.

Research Areas

Our faculty is actively engaged in research programs sponsored by industry, federal and state agencies. Moreover, they have active research programs within the department and in collaboration with colleagues in other departments at the University at Buffalo, as well as with many external collaborators.

Programme Structure

The four cutting-edge themes of our department are:

Molecular-cellular, Cell, and Tissue Engineering

Biomedical Sensors, Instrumentation and Diagnostics

Computational Engineering and Modeling

Medical Imaging and Analysis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-12-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-08-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 115 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

GRE^®

Required

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application Components

NOTE: GRE Scores are not required for MS and PhD programs for Spring 2021, Fall 2021, and Spring 2022 admission. If you wish to submit GRE scores, you may do so. No preference is given to those who do take the GRE.

Using the online application, every applicant must submit the following:

All required fields on the application
Email addresses for three (3) individuals to provide letters of recommendations
Resume/Curricula Vitae
Personal Statement
GRE Scores (Institution Code 2925, Department Code 1603)
(For International Applicants) TOEFL Scores (Institution Code 2925, Department Code 69) [We also accept IELTS, PTE, CAE, and CPE scores]
Scanned copies of academic transcripts from undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) studies (English translations required)
$85 Application Fee

You may start and return to the application at any time, you do not need to submit all components at once.

Tuition Fee

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International

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11550 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

23100 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11550 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

11310 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5655 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Buffalo

920 - 1560 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In support of the University at Buffalo’s PhD Excellence Initiative, the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences offers competitive, elite fellowship packages designed to attract the best and brightest scholars in the world.

The Presidential Fellowship offers outstanding prospective graduate students an elite fellowship package to the top 10% incoming enrolled doctoral students each academic year. Our competitive packages pay a stipend of up to $43,000 USD per year for up to 4 years and includes summer support. This award also includes a full tuition waiver of $11,310 USD for New York State Residents and $23,100 USD for Non-Residents bringing the total package of support to $54,310-$66,100 dollars per year.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Biomedical Engineering.

Available Scholarships

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