Both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees are offered through the Joint Department, and a combined M.D./Ph.D program is available to students who also gain admission to the School of Medicine at UNC. Students may enter the graduate program with an undergraduate degree in engineering or in the physical or life sciences. Students of the Joint Department may attend classes at UNC, NCSU, and Duke University. Some of these courses are offered through distance education. Degrees Masters Doctor of Philosophy Curricula Preparatory Courses Admissions  Temporary Advisor and Advisory Committee Plan of Study Examinations View the Graduate Program Brochure

Curriculum Documents

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Information for Current Students

Information for Prospective Students (General)

• NC State's Graduate School
• UNC's Graduate School

• Peterson’s Guide
• Thinking about graduate school? Read an article concerning some of the issues you should consider.
  
  Applying and Financial Aid/Funding
  
• General Guidance for Applying to Graduate School
• Getting Graduate Financial Aid
  
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program The NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program is a merit based program that is designated for seniors and recent graduates.
  Contact Information
  
• Students interested in graduate opportunities in the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering should contact the Graduate Coordinator.
  

Arrange a Visit

Prospective students are welcome to experience the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC-Chapel Hill & NC State by attending a variety of open houses and special events that will be conducted during 2008. 2008 Dates to be announced.

If you are interested in attending an Open House, please RSVP by emailing your name, address, preferred date, and resume if available to: nancy_mckinney@unc.edu.