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Khalifa University/Programmes/PhD in Biomedical Engineering

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

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About This Programme

A fully funded research doctorate in biomedical engineering (60/72 credits), with tuition waiver and a monthly stipend.

Course Highlights

  • Research spans biomolecular and cellular engineering, medical device innovation, rehabilitation and human-movement augmentation, and neuroimaging
  • Includes deep learning for biomedical engineering and health informatics
  • 60 credits entering with a master's or 72 for direct entry from a bachelor's, built around an original dissertation
  • Fully funded PhD: full tuition waiver plus a competitive monthly stipend for admitted researchers

What You'll Study

Research doctorate: coursework + comprehensive exam + dissertation; fully funded (tuition waiver + monthly stipend)

Coursework

  • Required coursework and PhD seminar
  • Comprehensive / qualifying examination

Research Areas

  • Biomolecular and Cellular Engineering
  • Medical Device Innovation
  • Rehabilitation and Augmentation of Human Movement
  • Deep Learning in Biomedical Engineering and Health Informatics
  • Neuroimaging: Methods and Applications
  • Advanced Physiological Systems
  • Computational Systems Biology

Dissertation

  • Doctoral Dissertation

Entry Requirements

Academic: A relevant master's degree with a CGPA of at least 3.25/4.00 (or direct entry from a bachelor's with at least 3.50 and a GRE quantitative score >=150). Applicants submit two reference letters, a statement of purpose, a research statement and a CV, and complete an interview.
English: TOEFL iBT 91 or IELTS Academic 6.5.

PhD study is fully funded: admitted researchers receive a tuition waiver and a substantial monthly stipend (with an Abu Dhabi pension for UAE nationals).

Careers

Graduates move into academia, the medical-device industry, health informatics, and hospital, clinical and biotech research.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

UAE CAA (Ministry of Education)

Programme Details

Award

PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Start Date

August 2026 (Fall)

Typical Offer

Master's CGPA >=3.25/4.0 (or direct-entry bachelor's >=3.5 + GRE quant >=150) + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Doctorate

Subject Area

Health Sciences

Campus

Abu Dhabi

Course Type

Doctor of Philosophy

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

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Next intakes
AugJan

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