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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Bioengineering

USA

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What will I learn?

Doctoral students in bioengineering come from a variety of backgrounds, including biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, materials science, biochemistry, and biology.

Students work 麻豆原创 internationally recognized experts and enjoy a 3-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio that ensures personalized mentoring and close collaboration. while emphasizing academic rigor and quantitative problem-solving for biomedical applications.

Working across disciplinary boundaries, you will find yourself immersed in educational and research training experiences that integrate the life - and physical sciences and engineering as you establish dynamic partnerships with academic, industry, and clinical collaborators, and advance knowledge in the biomedical arena while preparing for careers in industry and academia that will impact human health.

The department's research is divided into 3 principal Research Thrusts:

Biocomputations and Modeling - From molecular modeling and bioinformatics at the biomolecular scale, through modeling of cells, tissues, and biofluids, to machine learning for personalized therapeutics and health informatics, computational and data sciences are revolutionizing bioengineering.

Areas of research include: Biomolecular Modeling, Bioinformatics, Bioengineering Systems & Controls, Biophysics, Modeling of Biological Systems, Computational Bioengineering, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Biomedical Image Analysis

Diagnostics, Sensors and Devices - The development of diagnostic and sensing devices that help to identify, treat, and prevent disease are enabling advancement in biotechnology and reshaping the delivery of medical care.

Areas of research include: Biomedical Imaging, Biophotonics, BioMEMS, Biosensors, Microfluidics, Bioelectronics, Medical Devices

Materials and Therapies - Many novel therapies are enabled by biomaterials innovation at the nano-, molecular- and micro-scales. Students work at the intersection of disciplines where Lehigh enjoys significant, demonstrable strength.

Areas of research include: Biomaterials, Nanomaterials, Tissue Engineering & Regenerative Medicine, Neuroengineering, Biofluid & Solid Mechanics, Biomolecular & Cellular Mechanics, Environmental Bioengineering

Which department am I in?

P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science

Study options

Full Time

Tuition fees
USD $1,590 per credit hour

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected July 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

P.C. Rossin College of Engineering and Applied Science

19 Memorial Drive West,

BETHLEHEM,

Pennsylvania,

18015, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Bachelor鈥檚 degree of Science (B. S.) or a Master of Science (M.S.) in engineering or science and at least one of the following:

  • An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.00 out of 4.00. GPA standards for international institutions will be followed accordingly.
  • A GPA of at least 3.00 for the last two semesters of undergraduate study.
  • GPA of at least 3.00 in a minimum of 12 hours of graduate work at other institutions.

Minimum course requirements include:

  • 2 years of calculus, through differential equations.
  • One year of physics.
  • Sufficient background in biology (to be determined by the admissions committee) to serve as prerequisite for required graduate course in Advanced Biology.

GRE (Graduate Record Examination):

English Proficiency

Individual "skill section score" recommendations for Lehigh University and the iBT (Internet based TOEFL) are: Writing - 20; Speaking - 20; Reading - 20; Listening - 15 (Composite score = 79).

Individual "skill section score" recommendations for Lehigh University and the IELTS are: Writing - 6.0; Speaking - 6.5; Reading - 6.5; Listening - 6.0 (Overall score = 6.5).

Minimum Duolingo Overall score = 125

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Lehigh University

86% of grads & 95.4% of undergrads of 2022 were employed, in continuing education or pursuing military or volunteer service 6 months after graduation.

  • Wide range of academic programs from 5 colleges
  • Scholarships and grants available
  • Excellent student-to-faculty ratio of 10:1
  • USD 94,000 average graduate student starting salary

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