Programme overview
- University
- Cornell University
- Region
- US
- Field
- Mechanobiology
- Duration
- 5 years
- Intake
- Fall
- Funding
- Full funding available to outstanding applicants
Research Focus
- Bioengineering and health care
- Interdisciplinary biomedical functional materials and microscale systems
- Biomechanical and Biological Interface Engineering
- High-molecular and soft material design
- Biomedicine carriers and nanobiological applications
- Regenerative tissue construction
- Microfluent precision control
Suitable Academic Backgrounds
The project is suitable for students with scientific potential and interest in biomedical engineering from a scientific and technical cross-cutting academic background, including areas such as bioengineering, mechanical engineering, material engineering, chemical engineering, physics and high molecular science.
Entry Requirements
Other requirements
All doctoral students in mechanical engineering are required to serve as assistant teachers for two semesters.
- Academic background: Holds a bachelor's degree or master's degree in bioengineering or related professions.
- Academic performance: GPA 3.5/ 4.0; self-funded GPA 3.0/ 4.0.
English-language requirements
| Level of achievement | IELTS Academic | ToEFL iBT by 2026 year 1 | TOEFL iBT Transitional Achievements 2026 Year 1 Months and Beyond |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level A: Direct admission without additional language assessment as assistant teacher | Total points 7.0 and above, spoken 8.0 and above | Words 27, reading 20, hearing 15, writing 20 and above | Words 5.5, reading 4, hearing 3.5, writing 4 and above |
| Level B: Admission to an English language assessment and development of a support plan prior to becoming an assistant teacher | Total score 7.0 and above | Words 22, reading 20, hearing 15, writing 20 and above | Words 4, reading 4, hearing 3.5, writing 4 and above |
- A bachelor's degree in an English-speaking country may apply for a language exemption; an English language assessment must be completed and a support plan developed prior to becoming an assistant teacher.
Application Materials
- Curricula vitae;
- Report card;
- The TOEFL or IELTS report card for the year 2;
- (a) Statement of academic purposes (the first paragraph should read summary 150 and the total length should not exceed two pages);
- A letter of recommendation 3;
- Personal Statement personal statement.
Application Period
The following autumn school year.12Month1Deadline for applications
Programme Structure and Funding
The project is a full-time Ph.D. project and is taught 5 years.
The award of full scholarships to the outstanding persons on the project is also self-funded.