Biomedical Engineering, Ph.D.

Program Overview

The Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison combines engineering, medicine, and biology to solve healthcare problems. Students can tailor their studies to their interests through various pathways, culminating in a dissertation demonstrating their research and communication skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in research, development, design, manufacturing, and healthcare.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison combines engineering tools with medicine and biology to solve problems in healthcare. Graduates are prepared to design new medical instruments and devices, apply engineering principles to understand and repair the human body, and use engineering tools for decision-making and cost containment.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate an ability to synthesize knowledge from biology and physical sciences.
• Conduct original research.
• Demonstrate an ability to create new knowledge and communicate it.
• Foster ethical and professional conduct.

Outline:

The program offers a flexible curriculum that allows students to tailor their studies to their interests. Students can choose from a variety of pathways, including:

• Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
• Biomedical Imaging and Optics
• Biomechanics
• Medical and Microdevices
• Neuroengineering
• Systems and Synthetic Biology
The program culminates in a dissertation that demonstrates the student's ability to conduct original research and communicate their findings.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Coursework
• Research projects
• Presentations
• Exams
• Dissertation

Teaching:

The program is taught by a faculty of experts in biomedical engineering. Faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Labs
• Problem-based learning
• Research projects

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in biomedical engineering, including:

• Research
• Development
• Design
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare