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How is graduate school for Biomedical Engineers, in terms of getting a PhD?

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Saul’s Answer

Hi Aishwarya,


Although I did not obtain a Biomedical Engineering PhD, I do no a couple of people that did. I was in a MRI lab at UTHSCSA. I see that you also live in San Antonio. The 2 people that I know that did obtain a Biomedical Engineering degree were in a dual program with UTSA and UTHSCSA. They both worked with me in the same lab. While I was more interested in using the MRI/MRI technology to better understand disease, both of my lab mates were interested in enhancing the technology of the MRI to help better understand disease. I would say that a biomedical engineer is more interested in answering questions about the technology while a scientist might be more interested in answering questions about a disease using that technology.


As far as I understand and know, they were taking classes about MRI, radiology, physics, medical physics, and molecular medicine. Therefore, as an undergrad, you may have to take more science and engineering classes that either alone.


My biggest advice is to really think where you want to go and what you want to do after grad school.


I hope some of this information is useful to you and if you like to know more, please do not hesitate to respond with more questions. I can always contact my two friends for more detailed answers.


Good luck
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Elena’s Answer

For any PhD program, it is important that you get accepted to an accredited program and have a strong relationship with your advisor. If you are in undergrad I would recommend doing undergraduate research so that you have some background to be a strong candidate to be accepted into the research program. You should research the schools that you would like to attend their programs and see if your professors in undergrad can put you in contact if it is not at your current university. The process can be long and it is important that work out a schedule with your advisor in order to ensure you stay on-track and have a plan for post-doctorate studies or getting a job in industry depending on your goals.
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