and advisor for their dissertation research.
The Ph.D. curriculum includes core courses in advanced mathematics and statistics, biomedical engineering, and biotechnology, as well as technical electives chosen from numerous engineering and life science courses. The curriculum is designed to provide flexibility and support the chosen research specialty. Students are required to complete a Ph.D. qualifying process, present a research plan in a preliminary exam, and defend completed research in a final exam/dissertation defense.
Strengths of the Bioengineering program from Colorado State University include the following:
- Opportunities to develop major advances in the health care field
- Nationally and internationally recognized faculty from over a dozen departments
- Practical and academic experience with regulatory issues and approval processes with animal and human subjects
- Conducting research in state-of-the-art facilities, including the nationally renowned Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Community of innovators on the cutting edge of research in cancer, orthopedics, cardiovascular disease, nanotechnology, biosensors, and more
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biomolecular Tools for Engineers
- Bioengineering
- Quantitative Systems Physiology
- Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers
- Foundations of Applied Mathematics
- Partial Differential Equations
- Numerical Methods in Science and Engineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 120
- TOEFL iBT: 80
- PTE Academic: 58
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- complete the online application;
- submit supporting documents including (a) professional resume or vita, (b) statement of purpose, and (c) three letters of recommendation (letters may also be sent to the Office of Admissions by your recommender);
- pay the $60 application fee (Qualified applicants may be eligible for an application fee waiver. If interested, please submit your application as soon as possible and contact Sara.Mattern@colostate.edu after submission.);
- contact your previous institution(s) to request your official transcripts be sent to Colorado State University (use institution code 4075);
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 45,308 AUD / year (≈ 31,556 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 45,308 AUD / year (≈ 31,556 USD / year)
- Domestic (In-State): 20,642 AUD / year (≈ 14,377 USD / year)
Living costs
Fort Collins, United States
1,737-2,584 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships: PhD scholarship opportunities for Bioengineering are available.
