Program Overview

Biomedical Engineering Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of North Texas offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering. This program is designed to educate and create well-rounded, knowledgeable biomedical engineers who are passionate about improving the quality of life for people in Texas, the United States, and the world.

Program Details

• Program Type: Doctoral Degree
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated Time to Complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 51-54 with B.S., 41-44 with M.S.

Program Description

Gain hands-on experience researching and creating innovative devices and equipment that improve patient care and advance human health. The program offers several pathways to help students further their academic and career goals, including sub-tracks in:

• Biomaterials
• Bioinstrumentation
• Biomechanics
• Biocomputing
• Biotechnology
• Music in Medicine

Students will earn a graduate minor in one of these disciplines in addition to their Ph.D.

Marketable Skills

• Problem identification and literature survey
• Independent research ability
• Medical device or process innovation allied with entrepreneurship
• Knowledge of FDA requirements
• Analytical Skills

Program Highlights

• UNT is a Carnegie Ranked Tier One public research university.
• Faculty investigate exoskeleton technology, nanotechnology, and biopolymers to diagnose cancer and deliver medications.
• The 26,250-square-foot building provides modern classrooms, research labs, and facilities for microscopy, cell culture, and optics.
• The new labs feature hi-tech instruments such as a bio 3D printer and a 3D virtual dissection table.

Career Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Labor expects biomedical engineering to grow at an above-average rate and become the fastest-growing engineering field over the next decade.

Courses

• Biomedical Nanotechnology Compatibility (3 hrs)
• Biomolecular Engineering (3 hrs)
• Applications of Biomedical MEMS (3 hrs)
• Medical Imaging (3 hrs)
• Advanced Topics in Biomedical Engineering (3 hrs)
• Translational Biomedical Engineering (3 hrs)