Bioengineering PhD Program Deadline

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Berkeley

Deadline: December 1

  • Fee: 155$
  • Apply at https://gradapp.berkeley.edu/apply/

    • We invite applications from students with a strong interest in the life sciences and demonstrated strength in mathematics and physical sciences. Consideration is also given to applicants with strong, relevant life science backgrounds who have demonstrated quantitative skills. Our program attracts motivated, independent students with a diversity of experience who are eager to contribute to the growing field of bioengineering.

    • We are particularly interested in providing educational opportunities for students from diverse populations, including student parents, veterans, disabled persons, and scholars historically underrepresented in the biological and engineering disciplines.

    • Anyone with a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, biology, or other sciences, is eligible for admission. Appropriate academic preparation includes a two-year college mathematics sequence, including calculus and differential equations, and a one-year sequence in physics and chemistry, plus extensive upper-division work in either engineering or biology. A course in linear algebra is highly desirable. Outstanding students lacking some of these requirements may be admitted on the condition that they complete the basic entrance requirements immediately after admission.

    • In addition to the above undergraduate work, a successful applicant generally has a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale), and three strong letters of recommendation from faculty with whom they have worked closely. Most of our successful applicants also have some prior research experience.

Labs

  1. Jennifer Doudna
    • Research Focus: Genome editing, CRISPR-Cas9, synthetic biology, and gene regulation.
    • Landmark Work: Co-inventor of CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology.
    • Lab Website: Doudna Lab
  2. David Schaffer
    • Research Focus: Stem cell engineering, gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and synthetic biology.
    • Notable Work: Development of new gene delivery systems and understanding stem cell behaviors for regenerative applications.
    • Lab Website: Schaffer Lab
  3. Amy Herr
    • Research Focus: Bioengineering of molecular diagnostic tools, microfluidic technologies, and quantitative biology.
    • Notable Work: Development of microfluidic technologies for studying proteins and understanding cell biology at the molecular level.
    • Lab Website: Herr Lab
  4. Irina Conboy
    • Research Focus: Aging, regenerative medicine, tissue engineering, and molecular mechanisms of cellular regeneration.
    • Notable Work: Research on aging and rejuvenation of tissues, especially in the context of muscle and other organ systems.
    • Lab Website: Conboy Lab
  5. Dan Fletcher
    • Research Focus: Cell mechanics, bioengineering, biophysics, and imaging technologies.
    • Notable Work: Application of biophysical techniques to understand cellular structure, function, and communication.
    • Lab Website: Fletcher Lab
  6. Sanjay Kumar
    • Research Focus: Cellular biomechanics, stem cell biology, biomaterials, and synthetic biology.
    • Notable Work: Exploration of how cells respond to physical stimuli, with implications for regenerative medicine.
    • Lab Website: Kumar Lab
  7. Kiana Aran
    • Research Focus: Development of biosensing devices, synthetic biology, and applications of CRISPR-based diagnostics.
    • Notable Work: Innovation of electronic biosensors, particularly for detecting molecular and cellular processes.
    • Lab Website: Aran Lab
  8. Luke Lee
    • Research Focus: Integrative biosystems, bioengineering, microfluidics, and synthetic biology.
    • Notable Work: Creation of novel bio-integrative systems for studying cellular interactions and biomolecular processes.
    • Lab Website: Lee Lab
  9. Niren Murthy
    • Research Focus: Drug delivery, biomaterials, gene therapy, and tissue engineering.
    • Notable Work: Development of targeted drug delivery and gene delivery platforms with applications in regenerative medicine.
    • Lab Website: Murthy Lab
  10. Evan Variano
    • Research Focus: Environmental and biological fluid mechanics, biophysics, and applications in microbial and cellular behavior.
    • Notable Work: Study of fluid mechanics in biological systems, with relevance to synthetic biology and cellular environments.
    • Lab Website: Variano Lab

Stanford

  • Good to go

Harvard

Deadline: December 15

  • Apply at https://gsas.harvard.edu/apply
  • Fee: 105$
  • Info: https://seas.harvard.edu/bioengineering/graduate-program/how-apply

MIT

Deadline: December 15

  • Apply at https://apply.mit.edu/apply/
  • Fee: 90$

Biological Engineering Core:

  • 20.420J Principles of Molecular Bioengineering
  • 20.440 Analysis of Biological Networks

Academic preparation

  • Success in the challenging coursework and research components of the MIT BE PhD program requires a strong academic background in both biology and quantitative engineering or science. While many successful applicants hold undergraduate engineering degrees and have completed substantial coursework in biology, there are different ways to demonstrate the academic preparation needed. Applicants whose principal degree is quantitative, computational, engineering, or in the physical sciences can bolster their training in biology by taking core biology courses like biochemistry, genetics, and cell biology. Applicants whose principal degree is in a life science field can acquire quantitative training in courses beyond calculus, biostatistics, and programming/informatics such as differential equations, linear algebra, and advanced courses in probability, statistics, analysis, and computer science.

UCSD

Deadline: December 4

  • Apply at https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply

    Labs

    Top professors at UC San Diego (UCSD) who align with your interests in bioengineering, regenerative medicine, stem cell research, and gene editing, here are five faculty members who may be a great fit:

  1. Dr. Kun Zhang
    Position: Professor and Chair, Department of Bioengineering
    Research Focus: Dr. Zhang’s research is in genome sequencing, epigenomics, and single-cell genomics, with applications in understanding complex diseases, stem cell biology, and developmental processes. His lab focuses on how genetic and epigenetic information guides stem cell differentiation, which aligns well with your interest in understanding the molecular mechanisms behind cellular behavior and regenerative medicine.
    Lab Page: Kun Zhang Lab

  2. Dr. Shyni Varghese
    Position: Professor, Department of Bioengineering and Material Science and Engineering
    Research Focus: Dr. Varghese works at the intersection of bioengineering and regenerative medicine, particularly in biomaterials and stem cell-based therapies. Her lab explores how physical cues in the cellular environment influence stem cell behavior, aiming to develop therapies for tissue regeneration, which may interest you due to the connection with physical principles in cellular behavior.
    Lab Page: Varghese Lab

  3. Dr. Todd Coleman
    Position: Professor, Department of Bioengineering
    Research Focus: Dr. Coleman’s work involves integrating neural engineering, bioinformatics, and computational neuroscience to understand biological systems. He uses machine learning and data-driven approaches to model complex biological processes, which aligns with your background in computational and machine learning applications for biological engineering.
    Lab Page: Coleman Lab

  4. Dr. Prashant Mali
    Position: Associate Professor, Department of Bioengineering
    Research Focus: Dr. Mali is known for his work in gene editing and synthetic biology. His lab applies CRISPR-based technologies to understand cellular behavior and develop potential therapeutic applications, particularly in regenerative medicine and immunotherapy. This focus on gene editing technologies aligns directly with your interest in exploring fundamental biological processes and regenerative medicine.
    Lab Page: Mali Lab

  5. Dr. Gene Yeo
    Position: Professor, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, and Bioengineering
    Research Focus: Dr. Yeo’s lab specializes in RNA biology and gene regulation, using computational biology and machine learning to study RNA processing in stem cells and disease contexts. His research is relevant to understanding molecular mechanisms and has applications in gene therapies and regenerative medicine, intersecting well with your interest in computational and biological engineering.
    Lab Page: Yeo Lab

UW

Deadline: Dec 2

  • Apply at https://apply.grad.uw.edu/portal/gr_app
  • Fee: 85$

Addtional Requirement

  • 1-2 laboratory rotations during the first year. If needed, a third rotation must be approved by petition to the Graduate Student Affairs Committee.
  • 1-quarter teaching experience – either a TAship or grader with student contract position. This requirement can be completed at any point during the PhD degree but is encouraged to be undertaken after the second year.