Overview

Students who have received a wide range of bachelor degrees with strong quantitative skills in engineering/physical science, life/clinical science and related backgrounds are candidates for the program.

Graduate students come from a variety of backgrounds including biology, chemical engineering, chemistry, clinical laboratory science, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, plastics engineering, and polymer science.

Outcomes

This Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology program at the University of Massachusetts Lowell prepares students for a profession in academia, industry or research. The program emphasizes a multidisciplinary, team approach in course/seminars, presentations, laboratory rotations, and research projects.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biomaterials
Medical Device Design
Medical Device Development
Tissue Engineering
Neural Engineering
Biomechanics
Biofluid Mechanics
Respiratory Dynamics Devices
Computer Aided Engineering Design and Analysis
Biomedical Optics
Drug Delivery

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

63 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lowell, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applications will be accepted from individuals holding appropriate bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees (or the US baccalaureate equivalents from a foreign institution). Applicants should have a background in life science, physical science, or engineering.

Kennedy College of Sciences master’s and doctoral applicants must submit:

An application
An application fee
A statement of purpose
Letters of recommendation
Official transcripts
Official test score report

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Out-of-State

29250 USD / year

≈ 29250 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16672 USD / year

≈ 16672 USD / year

Living costs

Lowell

United States

1130 - 2341 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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