Advance innovation in health technology with UMass Lowell’s Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering.

At a Glance

  • Flexibility
    Part Time | Full Time
  • Delivery Options
    On Campus
  • Degree
    PhD

Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering

As a biomedical engineer, you’re at the intersection of medicine, technology and innovation, designing systems and devices that improve lives. Whether you're developing artificial organs, creating wearable health monitors or improving patient safety through data-driven solutions, your work will impact human health and quality of life. At UMass Lowell, the Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering empowers you to lead in this rapidly evolving field. You’ll gain advanced research skills, collaborate across disciplines and contribute meaningful solutions to some of today’s most pressing health care challenges.

Our research-focused Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering offers tracks in Cellular and Tissue Engineering, Medical Device Design and Biomechanics. This program seamlessly blends engineering with life sciences to prepare you for leadership in academic, clinical or commercial innovation.

For complete program details and course descriptions, please visit the Graduate Academic Catalog.

Coordinator Contact Information 
Chiara Ghezzi, Ph.D.
E-mail: Chiara_Ghezzi@uml.edu
Telephone: 978-934-3278

Research

UMass Lowell is a Research 1 (R1) University, the highest status held by only 7% of four-year universities in the U.S. You’ll have access to advanced labs and collaborative opportunities that prepare you to make a real-world impact in biomedical innovation.

As a Ph.D. candidate, you will work on cutting-edge research in areas such as:

  • Cellular and Tissue Engineering
  • Biomedical Optics
  • Medical device design and optics 

See the Biomedical Engineering Research page for more information on the research groups within the department.

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Funding Opportunities

UMass Lowell strives to provide financial support for all admitted Ph.D. students. This includes funding through Teaching Assistantships (TA), Research Assistantships (RA) and summer research support. Assistantships are contingent upon availability and may be subject to change.

Admissions

Please review our Graduate Admissions Requirements. If you do not see your question answered below, please email the Doctoral Program Coordinator.

  • Application:
  • Application Fee: $75
  • Statement of Purpose: Outline goals, experience and achievements (max 2 pages)
  • Letters of Recommendation: Two (2) for master's, three (3) for doctoral applicants.
  • Transcripts: You may apply with unofficial transcripts, but if accepted, official transcripts are required.
  • Test Scores: Please send test scores to EngineeringCAS using school code 4530. The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is required for all Doctor of Philosophy programs and for the Master of Science in Engineering in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering. It is accepted but not required for other master's applicants.

All materials must be received before your application is reviewed. To add documents before review, log in and select “Program Materials.”

International Applicants

English proficiency is required. If English is not your country’s national language, please submit one of the following scores:

  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 79+
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS): 6.5+
  • Duolingo: 115+
  • ASC English: Level 6+
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE): 53+

For the TOEFL, please send your scores to EngineeringCAS using the school code B887.

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