Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Program Overview

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Engineering in the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering (HRCOE) emphasizes intensive, novel research within a flexible graduate curriculum with a core focused on technical fundamentals.

With faculty-mentored biomedical research, students are trained to use engineering approaches to solve a novel contemporary biomedical problem in areas including biomaterials engineering, tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical robotics, drug delivery, biomolecule detection, and other emerging areas. Students in the biomedical engineering doctoral program benefit from our close association with physicians at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, which stimulates translation into the clinic.

With world-class research at the forefront of HRCOE's biomedical engineering discipline, as well as a growing business school on the main campus, HRCOE allows students to take advantage of South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University, which fosters the translation of applied research into commercial products and processes.

Curriculum

The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Biomedical Engineering at Rowan University requires the completion of 72 hours of graduate level coursework and research credits as well as the successful completion of a novel research project completed under the mentorship of a faculty advisor and culminating in a Doctoral Dissertation. The Doctoral Dissertation should demonstrate the student's ability to effectively apply engineering principles to solve a contemporary biomedical problem.

For applicants with undergraduate majors that are not Biomedical Engineering or a closely related field, Biomedical Engineering Core undergraduate courses may be required for completion of the degree (these courses are in addition to 30 required hours of graduate credits).

• 10 Courses / 72 Semester Hours
• Foundation Courses: Yes
• Graduation / Exit / Thesis Requirements: Yes

Required Courses: 12 S.H.

Elective Courses: 18 S.H.

Research Credits: 42 S.H.

Admission Requirements

The following is a list of items required to begin the application process for the program. There may be additional action or materials required for admission to the program. Upon receipt of the materials below, a representative from the Rowan Global Admissions Processing Office will contact you with confirmation or will indicate any missing items.

• Completed Application Form
• $65 (U.S.) non-refundable application fee
• Bachelor's degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution of higher learning
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended (regardless of number of credits earned)
• Current professional resume
• Typewritten essay that includes a statement of professional objectives
• Three letters of recommendation
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)
• Foundation courses that need to be completed prior to starting the program:
  • Calculus III
  • Differential Equations
  • Linear Algebra
• Eligible applicants must have successfully completed the following undergraduate foundation courses at an accredited institution prior to applying:
  • Chemistry I
  • Physics I
  • Calculus I & II

Deadlines, Tuition and Financial Aid

Entry Terms & Deadlines Tuition Financial Aid

The chart below details available entry terms for the Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering program as well as corresponding application deadlines. Submitting the Application Form is only the first step to beginning the admission process. All of the required materials listed above must be received on or before the application completion deadline for your desired entry term to be considered for admission to that term. We encourage you to complete the application form and begin submitting your materials at least one month before the deadline indicated.

Program Outline

The core curriculum emphasizes technical fundamentals. The program trains students to use engineering approaches to solve contemporary biomedical problems in areas such as biomaterials engineering, tissue engineering, biomechanics, biomedical robotics, drug delivery, biomolecule detection, and other emerging fields. Students benefit from the close association with physicians at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University and Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, facilitating clinical translation of research. The program requires the completion of 72 hours of graduate-level coursework and research credits, along with a doctoral dissertation demonstrating the application of engineering principles to solve a biomedical problem. For students without undergraduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering or closely related fields, additional Biomedical Engineering core undergraduate courses may be required.

Outline:

The Ph.D. program requires 72 semester hours, distributed as follows:

• Elective Courses (18 S.H.
• ): A wide range of electives are offered, including but not limited to: Advanced Mechanobiology, Advanced Cell Bioelectricity, Regulatory Strategies in Biomedical Engineering, Advanced Phenomena in Biomaterials Science, Synthetic Biology, Stem Cell Microenvironments, Controlled Release, Writing and Winning Grant Proposals in the Biomedical Field, Artificial Neural Networks, Orthopedic Engineering, Engineering Optimization, Finite Element Analysis, Principles of Nanotechnology, Advanced Structural Analysis, Fracture Mechanics, Polymer Engineering, Biomedical Control Systems, Biomedical Process Engineering, Bioseparation Processes I, Tissue Engineering, Controlled Release Theory, Mechanics of Composites, Computational Material Science, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Advanced Solid Mechanics, Principles in Biomechanics, Principles in Biotransport, Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Complex Analysis I, Nonlinear Differential Equations, Topics in Discrete Mathematics, Applied Statistical Epidemiology, Special Topics in Biomathematics, and Introduction to Statistical Data Analysis, Design and Analysis of Experiments.
• Research Credits (42 S.H.
However, the emphasis on translating research into commercial products and processes suggests potential career opportunities in industry, research, and academia.

Other:

The program offers both Fall and Spring terms for international students. The program is housed within the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. The program's research is closely tied to clinical applications through collaborations with medical schools. The South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University facilitates the commercialization of research findings. The curriculum includes a focus on technical fundamentals and allows for flexibility within the graduate coursework.