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Dec 08, 2025
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2025-2026 University Catalog
Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences, PHD
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About the Program
As part of the the Office of Interdisciplinary Graduate Programs (OIGP), this unique Ph.D. program in Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences provides a medically-oriented program for scientists who wish to work in such areas as implantable medical devices, biomaterials, drug delivery strategies, diagnostic sensors, and especially engineered physiological systems (EPS) (e.g. organ on a chip), and bioimaging technologies (BIT). This program emphasizes novel collaborative training opportunities for our students by interfacing engineers, scientists, and clinicians in the Weldon School for Biomedical Engineering and the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Program Website Program Requirements
90 Credits RequiredRequired Courses (31 credits)
Students must take 31 minimal credit hours of 500/600-level coursework. 31 is a minimum. The student’s thesis committee may require additional courses. Any remedial or 300/400-level coursework taken to meet prerequisites will not count towards the 31 credit minimum but may count towards the total 90 credit hours. At least 6 of the 24 core competency credits (Science, Engineering, and Math/Statistics courses) must be 600-level. Science Courses (12 credits)
12 credits from Biology/Biochemistry/other sciences are required. These courses provide graduate training in biology, anatomy, and/or physiology. They should be chosen in consultation with mentoring committee to be most appropriate for each student’s research interests. Sample courses listed below. Engineering Courses (6 credits)
All 6 engineering credits must be satisfied by BME courses and the student must have a primary or official co-advisor appointed in BME. Courses must be BME courses with a technical/quantitative focus. Some non-technical BME courses are not approved for this competency area. Sample courses listed below. Math/Statistics Courses (6 credits)
The math/statistics courses provide additional graduate level training in Advanced Math, Numerical Methods, Quantitative Analyses, and/or Data Science. They should ideally include at least one course in statistics. Sample courses listed below. Research Courses (2 credits)
Two semesters of a research fundamentals course are required, one in Fall and one in Spring. Seminar Course (2 credits)
Two semesters of seminar BMS 69200 or CPB 69700 are required. BME Seminar Course (2 credits)
Two semesters of the BME seminar are required. Students will also complete a presentation during the summer seminar. Dissertation Research (59 credits)
Additional Requirements
Research Publications: All IBSC students are required to have at least two research papers (based on their research project) accepted in peer-reviewed journals before graduation. Additional Information
The following courses do not count toward the 31 credit minimum graduate coursework: - Seminar courses
- Special topics/special assignment courses
- ALL courses currently offered in ENE (Engineering Education)
- BME 595/MGMT 590 (Biomedship)
- BME 595G Medical Development Accd & Eng Analysis
- CHE 685 Educ Methods in Eng
- PHAD 690 Regulatory Issues
- PHYS 590 Reading and Research
- SOC 573 Human Side of Medicine
- STAT 503 Stat Methods Biology
- STAT 511 Stat Methods
GPA Requirements
Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA; all grades must be a B- or better with potentially up to 2 C’s allowed at discretion of advisor. 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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