PhD

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering

Measurable Objectives of the Program

1. Conducting high-quality research based on innovative learning and designing strategies to solve real-world problems.
2. Train and educate students who can provide sustainable solutions with ethical integrity for various organisations, including universities, industry, research labs, and the government sector. 

PhD Completion Timeline

Students typically graduate within 4 years of entering the BME PhD program. However, the nature of some projects and methods requires longer time commitments for full completion of the dissertation work. 
At the beginning of the PhD, the scholar shall be required to register and qualify in six courses at the PhD level, each equivalent to three credit hours. The scholar is required to pass these courses within twelve months successfully. This period can be extended by a further six months with the approval of the concerned Dean on the recommendations of the Supervisor and Chairperson. 

A Comprehensive Examination shall be conducted by a committee after the successful completion of six courses. The scholar must pass the Comprehensive Examination in a maximum of two attempts to be granted the status of PhD. Candidacy. Passing the comprehensive examination would entail obtaining a minimum of 50% score in the exam.

The minimum period of full-time research shall be two years, and a maximum of eight years shall be allowed for completion of all requirements for the PhD degree. After a period of three years from the date of admission in Ph.D. programme, further extensions in the period of research may be granted by the concerned Dean on the recommendation of the Supervisor and concerned Chairperson, with the Dean reporting to ASRB in due time.