Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. Program

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We develop and apply innovative engineering tools to advance science and medicine

Overview

As one of the nation’s top academic medical centers, UT Southwestern provides a unique translational education experience. The BME Graduate Program has a diverse pool of over 100 clinical and basic science faculty members, who contribute to interdisciplinary research training for our students. We emphasize the development of innovative procedures and technologies to facilitate both basic biomedical research and the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease and disability.

The BME graduate program offers education and training in three Core Research Areas as well as specialized curricula in Computational Biology and Medical Physics.

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Core Research Areas

Specialized Curricula

Why UT Southwestern?

UT Southwestern is a premier biomedical research institution in the southwest.
We offer more than 1 million square feet of state-of-the-art research space.
More than 40 core lab facilities to support a rich, scholarly environment for graduate study.
UT Southwestern faculty have received six Nobel Prizes.
Faculty includes 26 members of the NAS, 21 members of the NAM, and 13 HHMII.
Tuition and fees are fully covered. Additionally, all students receive a nationally competitive stipend.

Meet Some of Our Students

“UTSW is at the forefront of innovation in cancer treatment, with our radiation oncology team being among the world's pioneers in proposing the PULSAR treatment concept and conducting clinical trials. This cutting-edge research is supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment that fosters groundbreaking discoveries. ”

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Haozhao Zhang

Research Topic: PULSAR, Treatment Assessment, Multiomics, Machine Learning

“As part of a world-renowned medical center, UTSW biomedical engineering faculty are able to form unique collaborations with clinical departments on campus in addition to working closely with the bioengineering departments at UTA and UTD. ”

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Kara Poole

Research Topic: Corneal Cell Biology and Wound Healing

Meet the Program Director

“We teach our students to use their creativity, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively to push the boundaries of engineering, science and medicine.”