Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Biomedical Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University

The mission of the Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering is to educate biomedical engineering students to be significant contributors in health care and in research and development in biomedicine and bioengineering. The curriculum closely links technical fundamentals in science, engineering and the life sciences, together with the ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, to communicate effectively and to achieve the knowledge tools necessary for lifelong learning. Program goals Provide students with a graduate education that prepares them for current and future challenges in biomedical engineering Produce graduates who possess the necessary advanced analytical and technical skills in engineering and sciences - responds directly to the higher goals of fulfilling the needs of industry for effective, productive engineers and of providing economic development for the region, state and nation Produce graduates who possess a facility with both written and oral communications - emanates from the requirement that engineers must be able to interact and share ideas with others in the work environment, and at a higher level, be capable of creative self-expression and leadership Produce graduates who demonstrate creativity and innovation in solving technological problems - stems from the realization that new knowledge and new solutions to existing problems are necessary to meet the needs of our changing society and to advance the quality of human life

College of Engineering