OpenFieldPh.D. in Biomedical Engineering - Orthopedic Biomaterials & Tissue Scaffolds
University of Memphis · Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Joint doctoral program with UTHSC leveraging Memphis's status as the global orthopedic device manufacturing capital, focusing on biomaterials, chitosan drug-delivery matrices, and biomechanical implant design.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate Research Assistantships $28,000/year plus full tuition remission
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $35
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- BS in biomedical engineering or related STEM field with GPA 3.3+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+ or IELTS 6.5+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research interests
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Memphis's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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