The choice of these areas was based on our existing strengths, the potential for development, and the relevance of the field to important medical problems.
Every student from Bioengineering program at the University of California, San Diego is expected to study both physical and life sciences. Weekly seminars offer students an opportunity to become acquainted with the range of bioengineering research here and at other institutions.
Teaching Experience
Teaching Experience is required of all bioengineering Ph.D. students. The teaching requirement must be completed prior to taking the Senate Qualifying Exam. Teaching experience is defined as service as a Graduate Instructional Assistant (GIA) or "TA" in a course designated by the department.
The total teaching requirement for new Ph.D. students is three quarters at 25% effort (10 hours per week) or one quarter at 50% effort (20 hours per week) and one quarter of 25% effort. At least one quarter of teaching experience is required during the first year, normally during the Winter or Spring Quarter (prior to the Departmental Qualifying Examination).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Biomechanics
- Phenomena in Living Systems
- Bioinformatics Algorithms
- System Biology and Bioengineering
- Mathematical Methods for Bioengineering
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 85
- PTE Academic: 65
- IELTS: 7
General requirements
- Statement of Purpose
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- For International Applicants Only: Official TOEFL or IELTS Scores
- Official Transcripts of Prior Institutions Attended
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International: Non-residents — 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Out-of-State: 51,459 AUD / year (≈ 36,477 USD / year)
- Domestic: In-State — 30,154 AUD / year (≈ 21,375 USD / year)
Living costs
San Diego, United States — 1,975-3,463 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 from independent providers and government bodies.
