Doctoral Degree in Biomedical Engineering
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
A doctoral degree in biomedical engineering is ideal for students who want to merge engineering principles with medical and biological sciences to create innovative healthcare technologies and solutions. Graduates can pursue careers as biomedical researchers, medical device developers, or professors, specializing in areas such as tissue engineering, medical imaging, or biomaterials.
Program Overview
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering program prepares students to lead transformative research at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine. Through interdisciplinary training and collaboration with faculty across engineering, life sciences, and clinical disciplines, students develop innovative solutions to complex health challenges. Research areas may include medical devices, biomechanics, imaging, biomaterials, and tissue engineering. Graduates are equipped for impactful careers in academia, industry, healthcare innovation, and government research institutions, advancing the future of biomedical science and patient care.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Admission Requirements
Please view the Graduate School's Admission Requirements. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Requirements
Please view the application requirements for the Graduate School. If there are Additional Requirements listed below, those program-specific requirements also apply.
Application Deadlines
Domestic
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Fall
- 07/25/2025
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Spring
- 12/12/2025
International
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Fall
- 04/15/2025
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Spring
- 09/15/2025
UK has the whole package—Colleges of Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Design, Fine Arts, Communication, Business, Arts and Sciences, Law, Education, Social Work, Diplomacy and International Commerce and Agriculture on a single campus. As a result, we provide a transdisciplinary environment that is crucial if we are going to advance science and technology and promote economic growth in a timely and socially relevant way.
Dr. Guigen Zhang
Professor
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As a graduate student, there are additional opportunities for student funding. Once you are admitted into a degree-bearing graduate program at UK, you can apply for a wide variety of financial assistance, including assistantships and fellowships. These opportunities can be tied to your program’s availability, so you should inquire with your program director about opportunities available within your program!
Tuition Rate
For residents of the states listed below, this program qualifies you to receive the University of Kentucky's in-state tuition rate through the Academic Common Marketplace.
West Virginia
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