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Biomedical Engineering Ph.D.

Use specialized technical expertise to create devices for a healthier world, one life at a time.

Tomorrow’s most impactful healthcare and medical technologies will come from advanced engineering principles and the study of biology and medicine. 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
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Why earn a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering?

Graduate Application Deadlines
Fall:
Aug. 1
Spring:
Dec. 1
Summer:
May 1

If you're an international student, refer to the international application process for deadlines.


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 & Mines, you'll contribute to the research and development of the next generation of:

  • Diagnostic
  • Monitoring
  • Surgical
  • Therapy
  • Other medical devices yet to be envisioned

You'll gain the skill-set to be a part of team that create medical devices that increase safety and survival rates for patients all around the world.

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

  • Biomechanics
  • Biomaterials
  • Bio-instrumentation
  • Multi-scale
  • Bio-simulation and modeling
  • Bio-signals
  • Other emerging areas

UND's 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.

  • Enhance your professional skills at 60+ free workshops offered through the UND School of Graduate Studies. Our goal is to provide you with the workforce skills and job search strategies to succeed.

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

  • Study at a Carnegie R1 Institution ranked #151 by the NSF. Students are an integral part of UND research.

Is a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering worth it?

7%

Projected job outlook for bioengineers and biomedical engineers through 2033

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

101k

Median annual salary for bioengineers and biomedical engineers, 2023

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Our graduates 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)

What can you do with a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering?

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

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering Courses

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ME 490. Special Laboratory Problems. 1-3 Credits.

Laboratory investigations of interest to students and faculty. Repeatable to maximum of 6 credits. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Repeatable to 6.00 credits. On demand.

EE 521. Digital Signal Processing. 3 Credits.

Modern methods of digital signal processing will be studied. Techniques that will be used include the recursive and nonrecursive discrete-time filters and the Fourier Transform. Prerequisite: EE 314.

Online Biomedical Engineering Ph.D.

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Research Locations

Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. students are expected to perform cutting edge research and must be selected by a research faculty member to join their research group or act as advisor. Most of these students will be required to complete research work in person, or possibly at research facilities at your own location, which will depend on the project, thesis topic and faculty advisor to determine how much of the program can be completed online.

Flexible Online Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Courses

With asynchronous classes, you do not attend class at a set time. If you need to balance work, family and other commitments, this flexible format allows you to learn anywhere at any time.

Depending on your instructor, you’ll learn online through:

  • Lesson modules
  • Streaming video content
  • Virtual libraries
  • Posted lectures
  • Online simulations

There will be times when you interact with your instructor and classmates through online discussion boards, polls and chat rooms.

Your learning revolves around materials that can be accessed on your own time within a set time frame. However, this is not a self-paced course. You’ll have structure and deadlines.

Top-Tier Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Online Student Resources

Over a third of UND's student population is exclusively online; plus, more take a combination of online and on-campus classes. You can feel reassured knowing you won't be alone in your online learning journey, and you'll have resources and services tailored to your needs.

No matter how you customize your online experience, you’ll get the same top-quality education as any other on campus student.

  • Same degree: All online programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Your transcript and diploma are exactly the same as our on-campus students.
  • Same classes: You’ll take courses from UND professors, start and end the semesters at the same time and take the same classes as a student on campus.
  • Real interaction: You can ask questions, get feedback and regularly connect with your professors, peers and professionals in the field.
  • Your own academic advisor: As an invaluable go-to, they’re focused on you, your personal success and your future career.
  • Free online tutoring: We're here to help you one-on-one at no cost. Plus, get access to a variety of self-help online study resources.
  • Unlimited academic coaching: Need support to achieve your academic goals or feeling stumped by a tough course? We'll help with everything from stress and time management to improving your memory to achieve higher test scores.
  • Full online access: Dig into virtual research at UND's libraries. Improve your writing skills with online help from the UND Writing Center. Get online access to career services, veteran and military services, financial services and more.
  • 24/7 technical support: UND provides free computer, email and other technical support for all online students.
  • Networking opportunities: Our significant online student population means you’ll have a large pool of peers to connect with. UND has numerous online events and activities to keep you connected.

Best Online College

Our high alumni salaries and job placement rates, with affordable online tuition rates make UND a best-value university for online education. UND's breadth of online programs rivals all other nonprofit universities in the Upper Midwest making UND one of the best online schools in the region.

UND ranks among the best online colleges in the nation for:

  • Affordability
  • Student satisfaction (retention rate)
  • Academic quality (4-year graduate rate)
  • Student outcomes (20-year return on investment per Payscale.com)
Read the Research

Biomedical Engineering Research

Preventing falls in Parkinson’s disease

Ph.D. student Rabiee Fadil developed a new type of medical device to help people with Parkinson’s know when they might be at a higher risk for a falling incident.

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Department Contact
Dan Ewert, P.h.D.
Biomedical Engineering Director
P 701.777.5642
dan.ewert@UND.edu

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