About Biomedical Engineering, Ph.d. in University of South Florida
The Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida prepares students to contribute, both as individuals and as members of research teams, in this highly interdisciplinary field that combines engineering and medicine. Graduates are trained to solve complex problems in areas such as artificial organs, biomaterials, biomechanics, biosensors and instrumentation, computational modeling, drug development and targeting, diagnostic imaging, neuroscience, prosthetic devices, and regenerative medicine. The doctoral major capitalizes on USF’s strong programs in Engineering and in the Health Sciences as well as affiliate institutions, including the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute, the James Haley Veterans Administration Hospital, and Tampa General Hospital, to develop and commercialize new technologies that spawn growth of biomedical companies throughout the region and catalyze scientific discoveries that lead to better health care and improved quality of life.
Students in the Major may choose to concentrate in one of several nationally-recognized areas of biomedical engineering strength at USF, including:
• Biomedical Imaging
• Bioelectronics
• Cell and Tissue Engineering
• Molecular Medicine
• Drug and Gene Delivery
• Neuroengineering
• Rehabilitation Engineering
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree
English language requirements
- IELTS : 6.5
- TOEFL IBT: 79
- PTE:53
University of South Florida Highlights
| University Type |
Public |
| Campus Setting |
Urban |
| Student-Faculty Ratio |
21:1 |
| Freshman Retention Rate (2017-2018) |
91% |
| Work-study program |
Yes |
| Mode of Program |
Full time; Part time; online |
| Campus housing facility |
64.5% |
| The annual cost of Attendance |
USD 34,260 – Undergraduate
USD 33,722 – Graduate |
University of South Florida Cost of Attendance
The estimated cost for international students is tabulated below:
| Type of Expense |
Cost for undergraduate students (USD) |
Cost for Graduate students (USD) |
| Tuition & Other Fees |
17,324 |
15,864 |
| Housing and Meals (for on-campus students) |
11,836 |
12,858 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,100 |
900 |
| Miscellaneous Expenses |
4,100 |
4,100 |
| Total Expense |
34,360 |
33,722 |
