{"id":4908,"date":"2019-08-21T10:59:56","date_gmt":"2019-08-21T17:59:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/?page_id=4908"},"modified":"2024-11-05T08:53:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T15:53:05","slug":"bioengineering-phd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/bioengineering-phd\/","title":{"rendered":"Bioengineering PhD"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<!-- shortcode-right-column -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-right-column\" >\n    <div class=\"shortcode-right-column__container\">\n<!-- shortcode-contact -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-contact\">\n    <div class=\"contact-header\">\n        <h3>Contact the Mechanical Engineering Department<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"contact-body\">\n                <a href=\"mailto:MEgraduate@nau.edu\" aria-label=\"Contact the Mechanical Engineering Department: Email Address\" title=\"Email Address\">\n            <div class=\"contact-icon-container\">\n                <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                <span class=\"sr-only\">Email:<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"contact-email\">MEgraduate&#8203;@nau.edu<\/div>\n        <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<!-- shortcode-button -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-button shortcode-button--center\">\n      <a class=\"main-button\" href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/graduate-college\/admissions\/\" target=\"_blank\">Get application information<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row bg-color-dark-blue\"><div class=\"eplus-bg-color-row-content\">\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/154\/BioEngr-Grad-Handbook-final-2016.pdf\">Bioengineering PhD Student Handbook<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><em style=\"color: red;\">If you are having trouble taking GRE due to Covid-19 restrictions, please contact <a href=\"mailto:bioengineering@nau.edu\">bioengineering@nau.edu<\/a> to request accommodation.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/p>\n<hr role=\"separator\" class=\"hr--transparent hr--transparent-60px not-in-view\">\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Application Requirements_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\">\n            Application Requirements\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-1-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-1-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Statement of purpose<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 This should be a short letter addressed to the Admissions Committee. It should state your reason for pursuing the intended degree, what relevant experience you already have, and what experience you hope to gain by completing the degree.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Curriculum Vitae<\/strong> \u2013 This is an extended version of your resume. It should provide more information on your studies and experiences, and support your statement of purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Three letters of recommendation<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 These should come from individuals who could provide insight on your readiness and ability to successfully complete your graduate studies (e.g. faculty members, technical supervisors, or other individuals from the field in which you wish to pursue the degree). Within the online application you will be required to input the email addresses of your references and the system will automatically send the letter of recommendation request to each of them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Advisor<\/strong>\u2013 Please note in the application who you would like to be your advisor at NAU.\u00a0 We strongly recommend directly contacting faculty\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/research-labs-and-groups\/\">whose research interests<\/a>\u00a0you to inquire if they are currently taking students.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Test scores<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0\u00a0<em>If you are having trouble taking GRE due to Covid-19 restrictions, please contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:MEgraduate@nau.edu\">MEgraduate@nau.edu<\/a>\u00a0to request accommodation\u00a0<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Official GRE scores are required and the examination must have been completed no earlier than five years prior to the application. Competitive GRE scores are expected. Quantitative scores over 151, Verbal scores over 148, and Written scores over 3.0 are encouraged.\u00a0 Scores should be sent to Northern Arizona University, institution code 4006 without a department code. Please be aware, scores sent to other institution codes or with additional department codes cannot be retrieved and must be re submitted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>International applicants from non-English speaking countries (or who didn\u2019t complete prior degrees with English as language of instruction) must submit TOEFL or IELTS scores. The minimum scores accepted for TOEFL and IELTS are 80 and 6.5, respectively. Applicants with lower scores may be considered for the Program in Intensive English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Transcript(s)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Your transcripts must be included in your application. GPA over 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is expected. Official transcripts are not required until admissions. undergraduate degree will not post until after your application is submitted, please send an email at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:sce@nau.edu\">sce@nau.edu<\/a>\u00a0to let us know when you will send the official transcript with your degree posted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your undergraduate degree is not in the same area of study as the program that you wish to apply for, you will need to complete a number of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/2019\/02\/ME_Prerequisites-1.pdf\">prerequisite courses<\/a>\u00a0before being fully admitted into the program. Applicants to the Bioengineering Ph.D. program should have an earned degree in bioengineering, biology, mechanical engineering, or appropriately related science.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- shortcode-accordion -->\n<div class=\"shortcode-accordion shortcode-accordion--closed\" style=\"position: relative;\" >\n        <h4 class=\"shortcode-accordion__header\">\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"shortcode-accordion__trigger\" data-header=\"Documents and forms_0\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\">\n            Documents and forms\n            <span class=\"shortcode-accordion__header__arrow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n    <div class=\"shortcode-accordion__body\" id=\"shortcode-accordion-2-panel\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"shortcode-accordion-2-trigger\" inert>\n        <html><body>\n<h5>Checklist<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/ChecklistDoctoralStudents-1.pdf\">Doctoral students checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>General Forms<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/graduate-college\/programs-of-study\/\">Find your Program of Study<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/Final_Dissertation-Committee-Reccommendation_DM_7.15.2020.pdf\">Dissertation Committee Recommendation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/ChecklistDoctoralStudents-1-1.pdf\">Graduate College PhD Checklist<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Candidacy Forms<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/Final_Candidacy-Application_DM_7.15.2020.pdf\">Candidacy Application<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/BE-PHD-Comp-exam-LOA\">Learning Outcome Assessment: Comprehensive Exam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/PhD-Submit-QE-Exam-Results\">Comprehensive Exam Result Submission Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/PhD-Prospectus-Review-Results\">Prospectus Review Submission Form<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Dissertation Forms<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/Dissertation_Defense_Scheduling_Form_7.2020.pdf\">Dissertation Defense Scheduling<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/BE-PHD-Dissertation-LOA\">Learning Outcome Assessment: Dissertation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/Final_Oral_Defense_Form_Part_1_DM_7.23.2020.pdf\">Oral Defense Form: Part I<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/Final2_Part2_DM7.15.2020.pdf\">Oral Defense Form: Part II<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>For Graduate Assistants<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/GA-Agreement-of-Duties-Form-BioEng.pdf\">Graduate Assistant \u2013 Agreement of Duties Form<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/301\/ME-Semester-GA-Review-form.pdf\">GA Review Form \u2013 PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/ME-GA-Evaluation\">GA Review eForm \u2013 Link<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; If you are having trouble taking GRE due to Covid-19 restrictions, please contact bioengineering@nau.edu to request accommodation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":267,"featured_media":4052,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"my-templates\/catalog.php","meta":{"ring_central_script_selection":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4908","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4908","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/267"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4908"}],"version-history":[{"count":34,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4908\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6140,"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/4908\/revisions\/6140"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/mechanical-engineering\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4908"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}