PhD in Bioengineering at Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University

United States of America, Flagstaff

University Rank:#1001

Duration24 month(s)

Tuition Fee

USD 25,708 / Year

Apply DateOctober 15, 2026

Next IntakeJanuary 10, 2027

Bioengineering

The Bioengineering is a PhD degree offered by Northern Arizona University at its main campus in Flagstaff , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from January 10, 2027.

About Bioengineering

Overview Students in the Bioengineering program of the Northern Arizona University will develop expertise in collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and presenting data at a level appropriate for positions in industrial research and development or academia. After completing this degree, students will be ready to undertake careers in private companies, government organizations, nonprofits, and universities.Graduates will be prepared to direct a research laboratory and decide which questions to investigate, lead a team that solves problems related to bioengineering, coordinate large research and development projects, teach others about bioengineering including how to conduct research, and translate research discoveries into inventions, products, and businesses. I want to find another Phd Course Student Learning OutcomesStudents 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. NAU graduates with a Ph.D. in Bioengineering will have achieved the following learning outcomes:Critical Thinking: Demonstrate the ability to apply graduate level critical thinking skills to formulate and solve advanced bioengineering problems in the emphasis area (Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Biophysics, Informatics & Computing).Interdisciplinarity: Demonstrate the ability to integrate information, data, techniques, tools, perspectives, concepts, and/or theories from two or more disciplines to advance fundamental understanding or to solve problems whose solutions are beyond the scope of a single discipline or area of research practice.Research Design and Execution: Demonstrate the ability to independently and creatively design and conduct research studies, including synthesis of the scientific literature in the field of study, design of dissertation research, and interpretation of complex quantitative analyses.Oral Communication: Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively the results of a comprehensive research project through oral presentations.Written Communication: Compose and engage in highly effective written communication in bioengineering; demonstrate clear argumentation and logic in a variety of written communications, including published papers and grant proposals.

The Bioengineering program of the Northern Arizona University provides advanced training in research through focused coursework and extensive research experience using an integrative and interdisciplinary approach.

Disciplines

General Engineering & TechnologyBio & Biomedical EngineeringBiology

Requirements

Academic Requirements

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 80

Other Requirements

1NAU Graduate Online application is required for all programs.Undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institutionGrade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A"), or the equivalent. TranscriptsEnglish language proficiencyGRE revised General Test3 letters of recommendationPersonal statement or essayAll applicants are expected to make contact with potential faculty members in the department before applyingAn earned thesis-based MS degree in a bioengineering, biology, mechanical engineering, or appropriately related scienceDemonstrated research ability by being a responsible author on a scientific, peer-reviewed publication (journal article)

Fee Information

Bioengineering

Northern Arizona University

United States of America, Flagstaff