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Program checklist · PhD

Biomedical Engineering, PhD

Binghamton University · Vestal, NY

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Program
Award
PhD
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
Catalog edition
2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The goal of the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program in Biomedical Engineering (BME) is to prepare students for careers in industry, business, academia, and research lab environments by offering a flexible program of coursework and mentoring that enables students to engage in creative and independent research on a cutting-edge research topic. The program is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in biomedical research, education, and entrepreneurship, enabling success in a global environment. Graduates will have diverse career opportunities in academia, industries, and businesses, working to improve human health and well-being through scientific and technological innovations.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
196079
CourseShelf checklist
CK_196079_d5628cbd
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Admission Requirements

0 items

    Program Requirements

    0 items

      Requirements for students with a completed MS degree

      0 items

        Core Courses (12 credits)

        5 items
        1. BME 533
          Human Physiology
          Not resolved to a course
        2. BME 572
          Expermntal Design & Stat Anyls
          Not resolved to a course
        3. BME 590
          Grad Seminar in Biomedical Eng
          Not resolved to a course
        4. BME 682
          Emerging Methods & App in BME
          Not resolved to a course
        5. BME 690
          Adv Grad Sem & Writing in BME
          Not resolved to a course

        Graded Elective Courses Closely Related to the PhD Research Area (12 credits) chosen from the list below

        4 items
        1. Any BME course numbered 500-589 or 600-689, other than core courses.
          Not resolved to a course
        2. Other courses outside of BME, if approved by the BME Graduate Director.
          Not resolved to a course
        3. A maximum of 8 approved credits of 500 or 600-level courses taught outside of Watson College may be taken.
          Not resolved to a course
        4. No more than 6 credits of BME 697: Independent Study can be counted toward the required elective credits of graduate study.
          Not resolved to a course

        Requirements for students with a completed BS/BA degree

        0 items

          Core Courses (12 credits)

          5 items
          1. BME 533
            Human Physiology
            Not resolved to a course
          2. BME 572
            Expermntal Design & Stat Anyls
            Not resolved to a course
          3. BME 590
            Grad Seminar in Biomedical Eng
            Not resolved to a course
          4. BME 682
            Emerging Methods & App in BME
            Not resolved to a course
          5. BME 690
            Adv Grad Sem & Writing in BME
            Not resolved to a course

          Graded Elective Courses Closely Related to the PhD Research Area (12 credits) chosen from the list below

          4 items
          1. Any BME course numbered 500-589 or 600-689, other than core courses.
            Not resolved to a course
          2. Other courses outside of BME, if approved by the BME Graduate Director.
            Not resolved to a course
          3. A maximum of 8 approved credits of 500 or 600-level courses taught outside of Watson College may be taken.
            Not resolved to a course
          4. No more than 6 credits of BME 697: Independent Study can be counted toward the required elective credits of graduate study.
            Not resolved to a course

          Pre-Dissertation Research (36 credits)

          1 item
          1. BME 698
            Predissertation Research
            Not resolved to a course

          Dissertation Research

          1 item
          1. BME 699
            Dissertation Research
            Not resolved to a course

          Elective Courses

          0 items

            Evaluation

            0 items

              Guidance Committee

              0 items

                Learning Contract

                0 items

                  Comprehensive Exam Requirement

                  0 items

                    Admission to Candidacy

                    0 items

                      Colloquium and Prospectus

                      0 items

                        Proficiency in Teaching

                        7 items
                        1. Serve as a teaching assistant (TA) for a BME course at Binghamton University under the supervision of a faculty member
                          Not resolved to a course
                        2. Make at least 6 public presentations. The following presentations are considered acceptable public presentations:
                          Not resolved to a course
                        3. Prospectus presentation
                          Not resolved to a course
                        4. Dissertation defense presentation
                          Not resolved to a course
                        5. Any public presentation that is announced at least one week in advance
                          Not resolved to a course
                        6. Lectures (including guest lectures) given to students in a course
                          Not resolved to a course
                        7. Research presentation at a technical conference, symposium, or workshop
                          Not resolved to a course

                        Residency Requirement

                        0 items

                          Language Requirement

                          0 items

                            Dissertation

                            0 items

                              Additional Information about the Program

                              0 items
                                Source. Binghamton University, catalog 2026-2027 Binghamton University Academic Guide — https://catalog.binghamton.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=7&poid=2209&returnto=313. Captured page pages/0184.html.gz. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.