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 type:
- Doctoral Degree
- Format:
- On-campus or online
- Est. time to complete:
- 3+ 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.
Lead Your Way
Discover your passion and find the right fit with UND's graduate programs.
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Increase your career opportunities with a Ph.D. program designed to focus on areas where biomedical engineering expertise is most needed.
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Individualize your program and choose from several Biomedical Research Groups (BRG)
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BRG options include: biomechanics, biomaterials, bio-instrumentation, multi-scale, bio-simulation and modeling, bio-signals, and other emerging areas.
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Leverage the expertise and resources of three departments: College of Engineering & Mines, School of Medicine & Sciences, and NDSU's College of Engineering.
Projected 10-year job growth for this field*
Average salary range for a biomedical engineer with a Ph.D.
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