StudyQA — PhD: Biomedical Engineering — University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Biomedical engineering is a dynamic field stressing the application of engineering techniques and mathematical analysis to biomedical problems. Faculty research programs are key to the program, and they include five primary research directions: rehabilitation engineering, biomedical imaging, pharmacoengineering, regenerative medicine, and biomedical microdevices. The department offers graduate education in biomedical engineering leading to the master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees. Also, a joint graduate certificate in medical devices is offered.

Students enter this program with backgrounds in engineering, physical science, mathematics, or biological science. Curricula are tailored to fit the needs and develop the potential of individual students. In addition, courses in statistics, mathematics, life sciences, and engineering sciences provide a well-rounded background of knowledge and skills.

The Joint Biomedical Engineering Graduate Program is administered by the combined biomedical engineering graduate faculty from both North Carolina State University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The joint program also has close working relations with the Research Triangle Institute and industries in the Research Triangle area. These associations enable students to obtain research training in a variety of fields and facilitate the selection and performance of dissertation research. Students in the joint program may study under faculty members based at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or at North Carolina State University. Thus, the department provides students with excellent opportunities to realize the goal of enhancing medical care through the application of modern technology.

Doctoral students qualify for the Ph.D. degree by meeting grade requirements in their core courses and then advancing to written and oral preliminary exams before admission to candidacy. Details can be found on the department's Web site. Degree candidates in this program are expected to obtain experience working in a research laboratory during their residence and to demonstrate proficiency in research. The Ph.D. dissertation should be judged by the graduate committee to be of publishable quality.

Courses

BMME 405. Biomechanics I.
BMME 410. Systems and Signals.
BMME 420. Introduction to Synthetic Biology.
BMME 425. Biomedical Applications of Electromagnetics.
BMME 435. Biological Physics.
BMME 445. Systems Neuroscience.
BMME 455. Biofluid Mechanics.
BMME 460. Analytical Microscopy.
BMME 465. Biomedical Instrumentation I.
BMME 470. Tissue Engineering.
BMME 475. Transport Processes.
BMME 485. Biotechnology.
BMME 490. Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering.
BMME 495. Undergraduate Research in Biomedical Engineering as a Technical Elective.
BMME 505. Biomechanics II.
BMME 510. Biomaterials.
BMME 515. Introduction to Systems Biology.
BMME 520. Fundamentals of Materials Engineering.
BMME 530. Digital Signal Processing I.
BMME 550. Medical Imaging I: Ultrasonic, Optical, and Magnetic Resonance Systems.
BMME 551. Medical Device Design I.
BMME 552. Medical Device Design II.
BMME 560. Medical Imaging II: X-Ray, CT, and Nuclear Medicine Systems.
BMME 565. Biomedical Instrumentation I.
BMME 576. Mathematics for Image Computing.
BMME 580. Microcontroller Applications I.
BMME 581. Microcontroller Applications II.
BMME 681. Human Factors Engineering and Quality Management Systems for Engineers.
BMME 691H. Honors Thesis.
BMME 692H. Honors Thesis.
BMME 697. Senior Design Project I.
BMME 698. Senior Design Project II.
BMME 740. Advanced Biomaterials.
BMME 770. Physiology and Methods in Genomics.
BMME 775. Image Processing and Analysis.
BMME 790. Graduate Systems Physiology.
BMME 795. Information Processing in the Central Nervous System.
BMME 810. Digital Nuclear Imaging.
BMME 840. Rehabilitation Engineering Design.
BMME 890. Special Topics.
BMME 900. Research in Biomedical Engineering and Biomathematics.
BMME 994. Doctoral Research and Dissertation.

Application fee (non-refundable $85)
Transcripts (complete, not selected courses)
- One unofficial transcript from each university attended must be uploaded within the application. All unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to your application in order for your application to be reviewed. Please do not mail transcripts as part of your admission application; we only accept unofficial uploads for application evaluation. If you are offered admission, one official transcript for each university attended will be required prior to the first day of the term.
Current letters of recommendation
- The email address of three recommenders will be required within the application for electronic submission.
Standardized test scores
- (GRE, GMAT, etc.; no more than 5 years old.)
Statement of purpose
Resume/CV
TOEFL or IELTS score (no more than two years old)
Completed financial certificate

In addition to the University’s required application materials, applicants should review the information below for additional expectations or application requirements.

Application Deadline: BBSP begins application review in November therefore we strongly encourage applicants to complete & submit the application before our December 1st deadline.

Plans for Graduate Study Page:
Area(s) of Interest: Please select at least five research topics of interest to you (via the Areas of Interest/Specialization drop-down box within your application). Please rank your interests listing your top interest first. Note these are NOT the BBSP programs, but research areas of BBSP faculty.

Statement of Purpose Page:
Please address the questions below in your personal statement. Upload one document with two or three separate sections (depending on whether you answer the optional question), with each section clearly labeled.

REQUIRED Describe your previous research experience(s). Make sure to elaborate on your motivation to pursue your research project(s), what your role was in the project(s), as well as any results/presentations/papers resulting from the project(s). If you have co-authored a peer-reviewed publication, please give the complete reference.
REQUIRED Tell us about your motivation for seeking a PhD in the biomedical sciences, your research interests and what type of research you hope to pursue in graduate school. Also please tell us what you would like to do after graduate school and how you perceive a PhD will be a step in your desired career path.
OPTIONAL Is there anything else not addressed in the questions above that you would like the committee to take into account as they consider your application?

Faculty of Interest:
REQUIRED FOR BBSP APPLICANTS: Please list in the online application at least one and up to five faculty from the following list using the format described below:

List the faculty in order of interest.
Please make sure to include the first AND last name of each faculty and double check that you have the correct spelling.