Overview
UC San Diego’s Department of Bioengineering has three main areas representing different levels of biological hierarchy, each with a specific focus. In each focus area, a coordinated program has been implemented that combines experimentation and theoretical modeling so that the information generated from experimental investigations can be integrated and synthesized by the application of engineering concepts and techniques.
The choice of these areas was based on our existing strengths, the potential for development, and the relevance of the field to important medical problems.
Every student from Bioengineering program at the University of California, San Diego is expected to study both physical and life sciences. Weekly seminars offer students an opportunity to become acquainted with the range of bioengineering research here and at other institutions.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Experience is required of all bioengineering Ph.D. students. The teaching requirement must be completed prior to taking the Senate Qualifying Exam. Teaching experience is defined as service as a Graduate Instructional Assistant (GIA) or “TA” in a course designated by the department.
The total teaching requirement for new Ph.D. students is three quarters at 25% effort (10 hours per week) or one quarter at 50% effort (20 hours per week) and one quarter of 25% effort. At least one quarter of teaching experience is required during the first year, normally during the Winter or Spring Quarter (prior to the Departmental Qualifying Examination).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biomechanics
- Phenomena in Living Systems
- Bioinformatics Algorithms
- System Biology and Bioengineering
- Mathematical Methods for Bioengineering
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Disciplines
Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 113 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- For International Applicants Only: Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores
- Official Transcripts of Prior Institutions Attended
Tuition Fee
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