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Dec 06, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Biomedical Engineering Program, PHD
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About the Program
Purdue University Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering offers multiple exciting new pathways to a graduate degree in Biomedical Engineering. As healthcare systems and technologies grow in scope and complexity, the demand for biomedical engineers is expected to rise. Careers in biomedical engineering are expected to grow by faster than average over the next decade according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Program Website Program Requirements
90 Credits Required (12 credits from a Master’s may be applied.) Required Courses (24 credits)
24 credits of coursework is the minimum requirement. The student’s thesis committee may require additional courses. At least 6 of these core competency credits must be from 600-level courses taken on a Purdue campus. For the most part, only 3-credit 500/600-level courses count toward the requirements. 1- or 2-credit courses are considered on case-by-case basis. Ethics Course (1 credit)
A graduate-level ethics course is required within the first year of the PHD program. Research Fundamentals Courses (0 credits)
Two research fundamentals courses are required, one in the fall and one in spring. Seminar Courses (0 credits)
Four semesters of BME 69000 are required. A semester of Graduate Student Research Seminar - BME may count as one. Electives (6 credits)
Students should choose 500/600-level courses to fulfill remaining requirements in consultation with their advisor. Dissertation Research (66 credits)
Concentrations
Interdisciplinary concentrations: GPA Requirements
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and in general must receive a B- or better in all courses on the plan of study. At the discretion of the research advisor and advisory committee members, BME and IBSC PhD and BME master’s degree students may use on their plans of study a maximum of two core competency courses with a grade of C+ / C / C-, provided the student’s GPA remains 3.0/4.0 or above. Graduate Programs Disclaimer
- The student is ultimately responsible for knowing and completing all degree requirements. Students should consult with their advisor/department for more information.
- Not all graduate programs may be actively recruiting students and course modality availability may vary.
- Please refer to the Explore Graduate Programs website for a list of currently available graduate programs.
- Transfer credit policy: Credits earned for graduate study at other universities (both domestic and international) may be applied toward an advanced degree. Only credit hours associated with graduate courses for which grades of B- or better were obtained will be eligible for transfer. Any additional conditions under which credit transfers may be made are determined by the various departments.
- Comparative information about Purdue University and other U.S. educational institutions is also available through the College Navigator tool, provided by the National Center for Education Statistics, and through the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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