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Bioengineering PhD Model Program

The Bioengineering PhD Model Program at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences encompasses a diverse and growing field, including biomaterials, biomechanics, biophysics, and neuromotor control.

Program Structure

The program guidelines form a starting point for discussion with faculty about areas of interest. Students should become familiar with both the bioengineering course guidelines and the school's overall PhD course requirements, working closely with their advisors to develop an individualized program plan.

Coursework Framework

Students can structure their coursework in the following framework:

• Applied math and computation, 2-3 courses, to acquire analytical and computational tools for modeling and data analysis. Typical courses include:
  • AM 121
  • AM 201
  • AM 205
  • AM 216
  • AM 232
  • AC 209a
• Depth in a specific field of engineering or applied science, 3-5 courses, to acquire expertise that allows students to address cutting-edge problems in their chosen field. Examples include:
  • Cells, Tissues, and Biomaterials:
    • ES 222
    • ES 230
    • ES 221
    • ES 228
    • ES 220
    • ES 293
    • ES 240
    • AP 225
    • AP 235
  • Applied Mechanics:
    • ES 240
    • ES 241
    • ES 246
    • ES 228
    • ES 220
    • AP 235
  • Signal, Image and Data Processing:
    • ES 201
    • ES 226r
    • ES 250
    • ES 255
    • AM 254
    • CS 283
  • Controls and Robotics:
    • ES 201
    • ES 202
    • ES 226r
    • ES 249
    • ES 259
    • ES 252r
    • CS 289
  • Medical Imaging & Image Processing:
    • CS 283
    • ES 250
    • ES 258
    • ES 293
  • Design and Instrumentation:
    • ES 227
    • ES 228
    • ES 259
    • ES 276
    • ES 277
    • ES 291
    • PHY 223
• Physiology and biology, 1-2 courses, for background in biological function that informs thesis research and prepares students for future research in bioengineering. Subject areas may range from molecular to cellular to organs to system-level anatomy and function. Typical courses include:
  • ES 222
  • CELLBIO 304qc

Cross-Registration

Harvard and MIT students may cross-register for courses at either institution.

Program Flexibility

The Model Program provided is intended to offer guidance and should not be construed as a requirement. Students, in consultation with their advisor(s), have the flexibility to construct any PhD Program Plan that meets the overall PhD Program course requirements.