Top-Ranked Graduate Education
The Department of Biomedical Engineering in the top-ranked Cockrell School of Engineering offers one of the most robust graduate engineering educations in the nation. We offer opportunities for students to grow and build interdisciplinary knowledge in areas of regenerative medicine, cellular and biomolecular biomechanics, computational simulation, imaging technologies and more. Start your application today or keep browsing to learn more about the Texas BME experience.
100%
Of Ph.D. Students Are Fully Funded
#17
Graduate Biomedical Engineering Program in the U.S.
U.S. News and World Report2k+
Alumni Worldwide
Top 5 Reasons to Get Your Texas Biomedical Engineering Degree
Outstanding Faculty
Among our faculty are 17 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering fellows, four American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows, four National Academy of Inventors fellows and several members of the National Academy of Engineering and National Academy of Medicine.
Full Financial Support
Texas BME offers full financial support for Ph.D. candidates with a competitive stipend, paid tuition and health insurance.
Superior Facilities and Equipment
Our students have access to premiere lab facilities, research centers and equipment, including the most powerful academic super computer in the U.S.
Dell Medical School
Many Texas BME professors are also faculty members in the Dell Medical School, one of the first medical schools in decades to be built from the ground up at a Tier 1 research university. We collaborate with physicians and DMS researchers in areas such as cancer, pediatrics, modeling and many others.
One of the Nation’s Best Cities
Austin is consistently ranked as one of the best cities to live in. We boast a sunny, temperate climate year-round, a robust music, arts and culture scene, natural beauty built directly into the city, and a welcoming open-minded spirit. As a major technology hub with a thriving economy and job market, what starts here changes the world.
Degree Options
Areas of Study
There are eight research areas spanning biomedical engineering. However, the interests and research of students and faculty may overlap with more than one track. Additionally, Texas BME offers unique interdisciplinary education programs in Computational Medicine and Imaging Science.
- Biomaterials
- Biosensors and Instrumentation
- Cell and Tissue Engineering
- Computational Biomedical Engineering
- Drug Discovery and Delivery
- Imaging and Image-Guided Interventions
- Multiscale Biophysics and Biomechanics
- Neuroengineering
From Cairo to Cockrell to Cure Cancer
"Biomedical engineering is a marathon, not a sprint."
More than 10 million people die of cancer every year around the world, with millions more affected by the passing of family members. For Alaa Melek, the disease transformed her life and educational career.
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Application for admission to the Graduate School is a multi-step process. The deadline for Texas BME graduate school applications is December 1st.
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