Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Bioengineering
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    Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Bioengineering

    University of Louisville
    University of Louisville
    United States of America
    United States of America, Louisville
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    Duration4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,550 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023

    Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Bioengineering

    About

    The Interdisciplinary Studies in Translational Bioengineering (ISSTBE) PhD program is designed to provide multidisciplinary training in translational bioengineering preparing students to lead research and development in academia, industry and governmental agencies and/or to advance bioengineering technologies through start-up companies as entrepreneurs or within established biomedical companies. This program is a collaborative effort between J.B. Speed School of Engineering, the School of Medicine, the School of Dentistry, and the College of Business.

    In this PhD program, students will have the opportunity to pursue graduate-level training in one of three tracks:

    • Traditional Bioengineering Research
    • Clinical Translational Research
    • Advancement of Bioengineering Technologies through Entrepreneurship

    Students must also choose one of the following concentration areas:

    • Bioelectronics and Biomedical Devices
    • Bioimaging and Biocomputational Modeling
    • Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
    • Molecular and Tissue Engineering

    Students will initially be assigned an advisor to aid in course selection, to identify a primary research mentor and to choose a laboratory where they will conduct their research. Dissertation committee members will be assembled from participating faculty in the Schools of Engineering, Dentistry or Medicine, or the College of Business, representing opportunities to conduct research within a broad range of bioengineering topics and/or develop technology for a wide variety of clinical applications. Students who successfully complete the program will demonstrate excellence in designing and conducting research leading to an intellectual contribution to the field, demonstrate in-depth knowledge of their concentration area and associated scientific literature, have an understanding of the clinical relevance and ethical implications of their research, have the ability to critically analyze, evaluate and interpret research methods and findings, and have the ability to effectively communicate knowledge of their concentration area.

    Disciplines

    Graduate School

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Transcripts

    • Applicants for admission to a degree program must submit an official transcript from each college attended. All University of Louisville transcripts will automatically be submitted with the completion of an application. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school to Graduate Admissions, in order to be considered official.
    • Applications to non-degree or certificate programs need only submit an official transcript certifying at least a bachelor's degree.

    Test Scores

    • Applicants for admission to most graduate degree programs must take the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Consult with your intended program for specific test requirements. GRE Information can be obtained from www.ets.org/gre or 1-866-473-4373.
    • Applicants applying as non-degree or visiting students are not required to submit test scores.

    Recommendations

    • Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work are required. There are programs that require more than two letters of recommendation. Please check with your department for additional requirements.
    • Applicants applying for non-degree or visitor status are not required to submit letters of recommendation. Letter of Recommendation may be completed electronically via the online application.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply

    Note: To enroll in Graduate Studies, you must have earned a baccalaureate/undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 

    Students applying to the following programs must first complete a SOPHAS application and then complete an application to the Graduate School:

    Master in Public Health

    To apply to any of the MBA programs or the Masters of Accountancy, refer to the College of Business website.

    Students applying to any program in the School of Nursing must first complete Nursing’s Centralized Application Service application (NursingCAS) and then complete an application to the Graduate School.

    Application Fee Waiver for Veterans or for those who are currently serving on Active-Duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves in; the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps or the U.S. Coast Guard.

    For more details about the policies above, contact the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services

    The University of Louisville is proud to be a member of the U.S. Government’s Federal Academic Alliance (FAA). We offer all U.S. Federal Government employees* a 10% tuition scholarship applied to the current tuition rate for all UofL online programs, each academic semester**. For additional information about our membership in the FAA visit http://uofl.me/faa-flyer. For information about Financial Aid visit Student Financial Aid Office (louisville.edu).

    *Excludes uniform members of the Department of Defense. Government Contractors are not eligible.

    **Federal employees remain eligible for the duration of their academic program as long as they remain employed by the federal government.

    Interdisciplinary Studies: Specialization in Translational Bioengineering

    University of Louisville

    University of Louisville

    United States of America

    United States of America, Louisville

    Go to Official Website