Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering

Translational engineering research in neural prosthetic interfaces, musculoskeletal biomechanics, biomaterials for tissue regeneration, and orthopedic diagnostic devices.

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Application checklist & requirements

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Academic degree / Prerequisites: BS or MS in biomedical engineering, mechanical engineering, or biophysics with min. 3.4 GPA
English language proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.5
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): GRE quantitative score >= 158
Thesis / Research statement: Statement of biomedical engineering research goals
Recommendation letters: Three letters from engineering faculty

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

Financial support / stipend: NIH/NSF-backed research fellowships with $30,000 annual stipend and 100% tuition remission
Application fee: $75
Tuition / joining costs: $0 (Fully funded doctoral candidate)

Dates and verification

Application deadline: January 15, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-16

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Important verification note

Facts reflect official New Jersey Institute of Technology documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.

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