Overview

The purpose of the Bioengineering program is to significantly expand Northern Arizona University’s research strengths in the areas of biomaterials and biomechanics research, while building capacity for basic research in the life sciences to be translated into engineering solutions in the biotechnology sector.

Features

Students will build skills and knowledge through formal course work and an original dissertation project. The goal is to foster students’ abilities to identify and synthesize fundamental principles of bioengineering and apply them to complex problems.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomechanical Engineering

Biomaterials

Comparative Animal Physiology

Biomechanics

Immunology

Topics In Advanced Engineering Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 96 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-15 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

60 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Flagstaff, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 133 other PhDs in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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General requirements

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Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution with a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale ("A" = 4.0), or the equivalent.

GRE® revised General Test

Three letters of recommendation

Personal statement or essay

All applicants are expected to make contact (i.e. email communication or lab visit) with potential faculty members in the department BEFORE APPLYING. Applicants should only apply if a mentor agrees to support the applicant.

An earned degree in bioengineering, biology, mechanical engineering, or appropriately related science.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

32190 USD / year

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Out-of-State

32190 USD / year

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Domestic

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In-State

12936 USD / year

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Living costs

Flagstaff

United States

1010 - 1500 USD / month

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