Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering (Marquette-MCW Joint)
Elite joint doctoral degree with the Medical College of Wisconsin researching neural prosthetics, robotic rehabilitation exoskeletons, orthopedic biomechanics, and medical imaging.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- B.S. or M.S. in engineering, computer science, or physics with min. 3.4 GPA
- English language proficiency
- TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Optional
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research statement detailing laboratory focus in rehabilitation robotics or imaging
- Recommendation letters
- Three letters from engineering/science faculty
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Full graduate research assistantship covering 100% of tuition and $32,000 annual living stipend
- Application fee
- $50
- Tuition / joining costs
- $0 (Fully funded doctoral candidate)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Marquette University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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