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Biomedical Engineering (Ph.D.)

Make a difference with specialized technical expertise to help create devices for a healthier world, one life at a time.

Tomorrow’s most impactful healthcare and medical technologies will come from the intersection of advanced engineering principles and the study of biology and medicine. With this graduate program, you’ll develop the high-level knowledge and skills to be a vital contributor in the rapidly growing field of medical devices.

Program Snapshot
Program type:
Doctoral Degree
Format:
On-campus or online
Est. time to complete:
4+ years
Credit hours:
90

Why Study Biomedical Engineering at UND?

At the forefront of increased life expectancy, reductions in cancer deaths and overall healthcare progress are medical innovations. From advanced optical scanners that eliminate the need for biopsies, to needle-free diabetes care, to advanced prosthetics, biomedical engineers help save and improve lives on a mass scale.

Through this graduate program in the College of Engineering and Mines, you'll develop the highly technical skills to contribute to the research and development of the next generation of diagnostic, monitoring, surgical, therapy and other medical devices yet to be envisioned. As part of a collaborative research effort from several departments, you'll gain the skillset to be a part of team that can help create medical devices that increase safety and survival rates for patients all around the world.

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Aug 1
Spring: Dec 1
Summer: May 1

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering


  • Increase your career opportunities with a Ph.D. program designed to focus on areas where biomedical engineering expertise is most needed.


  • Individualize your program and choose from several Biomedical Research Groups (BRG)


  • BRG options include: biomechanics, biomaterials, bio-instrumentation, multi-scale, bio-simulation and modeling, bio-signals, and other emerging areas.


  • Leverage the expertise and resources of three departments: College of Engineering & Mines, School of Medicine & Sciences, and NDSU's College of Engineering.

Doctoral Degree Opportunities

 
27%

Projected 10-year job growth for this field*

82K

Average salary range for a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D.

*CNNMoney

UND graduates of this program can expect to be highly sought by companies in the rapidly growing field of medical devices. These companies may include top medical device companies like Johnson & Johnson, GE Healthcare, Siemens, Medtronic, Baxter International, Philips (Healthcare), and many more.

With a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, career opportunities may include:

  • Biomedical Engineer
  • R&D Research Scientist
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Medical Device Mechanical Engineering Lead
  • Principal System Engineer
  • Clinical Engineering Director

Biomedical Engineering Courses

 

EE 456. Digital Image Processing. 3 Credits.

Digital image retrieval, modification, enhancement, restoration, and storage. Image transformation and computer vision. The associated laboratory provides hands-on experiences. Prerequisite: EE 304 and EE 314. On demand.

EE 550. Biomedical Instrumentation. 3 Credits.

Introduction to circuits and systems that allow electrical technology to interface with biological systems. Prerequisite: EE 314, EE 316 and EE 421, or consent of instructor.

EE 508. Intelligent Decision Systems. 3 Credits.

Systems and networks will be designed to work in an uncertain environment. Systems will be optimized using Neural Networks and Fuzzy Logic concepts. Prerequisite: EE 314 or consent of instructor.

EE 590. Advanced Electrical Engineering Problems. 1-6 Credits.

Credit hours for new graduate courses and special topics in Electrical Engineering. Prerequisites: Open by permission to graduate students and qualified seniors. Repeatable. On demand.

EE 590. Advanced Electrical Engineering Problems. 1-6 Credits.

Credit hours for new graduate courses and special topics in Electrical Engineering. Prerequisites: Open by permission to graduate students and qualified seniors. Repeatable. On demand.

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