Job Description
Duke University offers a fully funded Ph.D. program in Biomedical Engineering through its Pratt School of Engineering. This program provides comprehensive financial support and emphasizes interdisciplinary research opportunities.
Program Overview
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Degree: Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering
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Institution: Duke University
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School: Pratt School of Engineering
The program offers research opportunities in areas such as:
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Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
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Biomedical Imaging and Biophotonics
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Biomechanics and Mechanobiology
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Neural Engineering
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Biomedical Data Science
Students benefit from collaborations with Duke’s School of Medicine, Trinity College of Arts & Sciences, and the Nicholas School of the Environment.
Funding Package
All admitted Ph.D. students receive comprehensive financial support for five years, which includes:
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Stipend: Guaranteed 12-month stipend for the first five years
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Tuition and Fees: Full coverage for the first five years
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Health and Dental Insurance: Coverage for six years
This support is provided through fellowships, research assistantships, or teaching assistantships. Students are also encouraged to apply for external fellowships, such as the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship and NIH F31 grants. Duke BME students have a strong track record of securing such prestigious awards.
Admission Requirements
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Academic Background: A bachelor’s or master’s degree in biomedical engineering or a related field
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Application Materials:
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Online application through Duke’s Graduate School
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Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
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Three letters of recommendation
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Statement of purpose outlining research interests and career goals
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Resume or curriculum vitae (CV)
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Standardized Tests: GRE scores are required
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English Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS scores are required for non-native English speakers unless they have completed a degree at an institution where English is the primary language of instruction
Applicants are encouraged to review the specific admission requirements on the program’s website or contact the department directly for the most current information.
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