OpenFieldPh.D. in Biomedical Engineering - Smart Biomaterials & Point-of-Care Diagnostics
University of Texas at El Paso · El Paso, Texas, United States
Academic Overview & Description
Interdisciplinary doctoral program exploring 3D-bioprinted cartilage scaffolds, microfluidic lab-on-a-chip diagnostic sensors for infectious diseases, and biocompatible polymers for targeted drug release.
Funding & Financial Support
- Funding Award
- Graduate Research Assistantships $30,000/year plus full tuition coverage
- Tuition Rate
- Covered by assistantship
- Application Fee
- $65
Admission & Candidate Requirements
- Academic GPA
- Degree in engineering, biology, or chemistry with GPA 3.2+
- English Language
- TOEFL 80+
- Standardized Exam
- GRE optional
- Application Materials
- Statement of research experience
- Letters of Recommendation
- Three letters of recommendation
Institutional Guidance
For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult University of Texas at El Paso's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.
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