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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering (BME)

Nationally top-ranked doctoral program closely integrated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, pioneering optical coherence tomography, therapeutic ultrasound, and targeted oncology.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: BS or MS in Biomedical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Physics
English language proficiency: 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all bands)
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Optional
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of purpose detailing interest in biomedical imaging, nanomedicine, or neural engineering
Recommendation letters: Three academic letters of recommendation

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Guaranteed $40,000 USD/year stipend + full tuition waiver for 5 years
Application fee: $95 USD
Tuition / joining costs: Fully funded by departmental fellowship

Dates and verification

Application deadline: December 15, 2026
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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