The Biomedical Engineering faculty have special interest and expertise in four thrust areas: Biophotonics, Biomedical Micro/Nanoscale Systems, Bioimaging and Computation, and Molecular and Cellular Engineering. Biophotonics faculty are interested in photomedicine, laser microscopy, optical coherence tomography, medical imaging, and phototherapy. Biomedical Micro/Nanoscale Systems faculty are interested in molecular engineering, polymer chemistry, molecular motors, design and fabrication of microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), integrated microsystems to study intercellular signaling, and single molecule studies of protein dynamics. Biomedical Computation faculty are interested in computational biology, biomedical signal and image processing, medical imaging, computational methods in protein engineering, and data mining.
PhD in Biomedical Engineering at University of California, Irvine
International students can study the Biomedical Engineering at University of California, Irvine at its main campus in Irvine , United States of America. This PhD degree is available as a Full Time program delivered on campus in English. The program has a duration of 4 years and is offered at the university's main campus. Students can apply for the next intake starting on September 25, 2026.
About PhD in Biomedical Engineering
Requirements and Admission Criteria for PhD in Biomedical Engineering at University of California, Irvine
Entry Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree, 4-5 year degree.
1. Detailed mark sheets (grade reports) for each semester of study and all yearly examinations. Individual examinations and papers must identify the subject and show minimum, maximum and awarded marks as well as overall results. Exams and papers must state the level of pass, class, and division. Rank in class should be indicated, if available.
2. Diplomas or official statements from all degree-granting universities with the date of formal conferral.
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 80
Fee Information
How to Apply
- Start early and work on your graduate application the summer before you plan to apply.
- There are a range of free and low cost GRE test preparation materials including free practice exam on the ETS website.
- ETS also offers exam fee reduction to those who are in financial need.
- Know the application deadlines for the programs you are applying to. They vary for each institution and program. Click here to view UCI’s graduate program deadlines.
- Make sure all parts of your application have been received:
- GRE scores (if necessary)
- Electronic letters of recommendation submitted
- For information about graduate school at UC please visit: http://www.ucop.edu/graduate-studies/_files/whats-next.pdf
United States of America, Irvine