Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] (Biomedical Engineering)
Field of Study:
$3,821 /Yr
- Dalhousie University offers a Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering for a duration of 3 years.
- It is an on-campus, thesis-based program offered on a full-time.
- The School of Biomedical Engineering is a collaborative effort of the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Engineering.
- The degrees are awarded for concentrated study in a selected area involving course work and a research project, and a thesis is required.
- Students have to successfully complete a written and oral candidacy examination.
- The research areas of the program are:
- Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
- Biosignals and Physiological Modelling
- Human Dynamics and Rehabilitation Engineering
- A PhD in Biomedical Engineering will take students 3 to 5 years to complete it and involves producing a PhD thesis based on original work.
- Students may apply from a thesis-based master's program in any health, engineering, or physical science discipline.
- Students will normally complete 4 graduate-level half-courses, or 2 if they come from a previous Masters of Biomedical Engineering degree or equivalent.
- Attendance and participation in the SBME Annual Research Day and Seminar series is the requirement of the program.
- Scholarship competitions for students currently in-program within a doctoral degree have varied eligibility criteria and competition deadlines.
- The average salary goes up to 57,000 USD after completion of the program.
Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For January Intake | |
Application Deadline For May Intake | Dec 31, 2024 |
Application Deadline For September Intake | Apr 1, 2025 |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $3821 (CAD 5164) |
Other Expenses
Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
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Housing and Food | $7268 (CAD 9821) |
Health Insurance | $370 (CAD 500) |
Other Fees | $3399 (CAD 4593) |
Total Cost | $11037 (CAD 14914) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students have to complete the Master’s degree in the physical sciences, biological sciences, or engineering from the recognized institution.
- Students who have completed a Master of Applied Science degree should also get admission.
- Additional courses may be required at the discretion of the School and depending on the nature of the research work to be undertaken.
- A minimum GPA of at least 3.7/4.33 (A- grade) in the last 60 credit hours of study is required to be eligible for the program.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they have completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program, so, it is recommended to submit the scores (minimum 300) to get admission in this program.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test.
Scores Required
Required Document List
Following are the required document:
- Online application form and fees: Students have to fill the online form and submit the application fees.
- Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Two Professional References: Referees (Teachers, guidance counselors, or Professors) should comment on academics and that references should submit along with the application system.
- Personal Statement: It should include a brief overview of themselves, strengths, and any work experience and/or education that students have.
- Transcripts: Students have to submit transcripts from all universities/colleges attended, World Education Services Assessments, and English Language Proficiency test scores.
- Statement of Intent: Reasons or intentions for pursuing studies in this program, including a description of prior experience.
- Confirmation of Employment Form: Students must be emailed as an attachment by applicant or referee.
- Proof of name change: Required only if name discrepancies exist between transcripts/assessments/test scores and other application documents. Examples of proof: Marriage/divorce certificates, 2 copies of government-issued ID that include a previous and current name and date of birth.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
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Career and Placement after Course
Possible career opportunities are:
- Biomaterials Developer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Independent Consultant
- Biomedical Scientist/Researcher
- Rehabilitation Engineer
- Medical Technology Developer
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
Name | Scholarship Per Student | Level of Study | Type | |
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Abdul Majid Bader Graduate Scholarship- Dalhousie University | Scholarship per student$ 29,600/Yr$40,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Killam Predoctoral Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 31,080/Yr$42,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships | Scholarship per student$ 51,800/Yr$70,000 | Level Of StudyDoctorate | TypeMerit-Based | |
BrokerFish International Student Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 740/Yr$1,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
QS scholarships | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Go Clean Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,590/Yr$3,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
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