The information and program qualifications related to the Biomedical Engineering Doctor of Philosophy Program, under the Department of Electronics and Communications Engineering of the Graduate School, are summarized below.
Information About The Program
The Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program aims to create a highly trained workforce in the field of medical device technologies and biomedical applications and to enable this skilled personnel to contribute to meeting the technological needs in the field of medicine. Interdisciplinary education and training are provided in this field, which includes subfields such as medical imaging, medical signal processing, biophotonics, bioMEMS, electronics, and bioelectromagnetics. The skilled personnel trained in this program will have the opportunity to work and contribute directly in the fields of medical device development, application, and research, and in official and private institutions established for these functions
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Program Profile
The goal of the Biomedical Engineering Doctoral Program is to train highly specialized professionals with advanced research capabilities in medical device technologies and biomedical applications, enabling them to make valuable contributions to the technological needs of the medical field. In line with this objective, the program offers interdisciplinary, research-oriented education covering a wide range of areas, including medical imaging, medical signal processing, biophotonics, bioMEMS, electronics, and bioelectromagnetics. Doctoral students deepen their theoretical knowledge and develop original solutions through advanced research projects conducted both independently and under advisory guidance, comprehensive laboratory work, and the use of industry-standard technologies. As a result, graduates can assume leadership positions in public and private institutions working on the development, application, and research of high-tech medical devices, actively generate knowledge on an international scale, and contribute to scientific, technological, and industrial advancement.
Registration Requirements
Application Term : 2024-2025 Spring Semester
Application Dates : 06.12.2024 09:00:00 - 03.02.2025 17:00:00 ( UTC/GMT+3 )
Application Requirements (For T.C Nationality) ALES Numerical must be minimum 75 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 700, new system GRE minimum 155 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physical, Physics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine.
Quota (For T.C Nationality): 5
Application Requirements (For International Students) ALES Numerical must be minimum 75 (old system GRE Quantitative minimum 700, new system GRE minimum 155 ). Graduate GPA must be minimum 3.00/4 (76.66/100). Minimum GPA from undergraduate to doctorate must be 3.5/4 (88.33/100). Graduation must be Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electrical-Electronics Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Physical, Physics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medicine.
Quota (For International Students): 2
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Application requirements, application dates, and quotas are updated in real-time from the Application System.
Program Learning Environments
The program’s learning environments extend beyond traditional lectures, incorporating advanced coursework, independent and advisor-guided research projects, specialized laboratory work, and the application of cutting-edge engineering software (e.g., ANSOFT, CST). Through these methods, theoretical concepts are not only reinforced but also critically examined and expanded upon. Doctoral candidates thus refine their research capabilities, develop specialized expertise, and cultivate skills that align with both industry and academic standards.
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Program Educational Objectives
Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary field of education and research. In this context, the educational objectives of the program are to train high-level professionals in areas that intersect with medical device applications, such as:
Medicine
Electronic Engineering
Chemistry
Biology
Materials
Robotic Systems
Mechanical Engineering
The education and research programs are structured to include these fields.
Measurement and Evaluation
Evaluating Student Success
The student success is evaluated considering Articles 56, 57, 58, and 59 of the Istanbul Technical University Graduate Education and Training Regulation Senate Principles.
ARTICLE 56 - Before the enrollment for the courses begins, the faculty member who offers the course informs the Program Executive Committee about the types, number and contribution percentage to the final grade of the studies within the semester, as well as requirements for a right to take the semester final exam. These requirements shall be finalized by approval of the Program Executive Committee and approval of the chair of the department, who declares them to the student and informs the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 57 - A student may appeal the final grade of a course within one week following the announcement of the grades. Appeals must be submitted to the Graduate School in writing. The relevant faculty member shall re-evaluate the student's success status and submit the result to the Graduate School within one week. Appeals not submitted within the prescribed time frame shall not be considered by the Graduate School.
ARTICLE 58 - Courses in graduate programs shall be evaluated according to the following grading system.
| Grade Description |
Grade |
Scale |
| Excellent |
AA |
4.00 |
| Very good plus |
BA+ |
3.75 |
| Very good |
BA |
3.50 |
| Good plus |
BB+ |
3.25 |
| Good |
BB |
3.00 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB+ |
2.75 |
| Conditional Pass |
CB |
2.50 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC+ |
2.25 |
| Conditional Pass |
CC |
2.00 |
| Fail |
FF |
0.00 |
| Fail(No Exam) |
VF |
0.00 |
ARTICLE 59 - Students who wish to improve their cumulative grade point average may retake courses during the course-taking period. The most recent grade will be counted for the repeated courses.
Internship
There is no internship in this program.
Graduation Requirements
For graduation requirements, the 'ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY POSTGRADUATE EDUCATION AND TEACHING REGULATION SENATE PRINCIPLES' apply, available at 'https://www.sis.itu.edu.tr/TR/mevzuat/lisansustu-yonetmelik.php'.
ARTICLE 16 - (2): The doctoral program consists of at least seven courses, seminars, qualifying exams, thesis proposals, and thesis work, with a total of no less than twenty-one credits for students with a master's degree with thesis. For students admitted with a bachelor's degree, the program consists of at least fourteen courses, seminars, qualifying exams, thesis proposals, and thesis work, with a total of no less than forty-two credits.
The work reported in Article 16 - (2) is expected to be successfully completed by the student.
The Awarded Degree and Title
Degree : Doctor of Philosophy Title : Doctor of Philosophy
Program Employment Opportunities
Program graduates will have the opportunity to work in:
Hospitals
Clinics
Medical Device Research Institutes
Medical Device Manufacturing and Sales Companies.
Number of Graduates
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Program Outcomes
P.O.1 Demonstration of comprehensive knowledge and understanding in Biomedical Engineering that is founded upon and extends and/or enhances that knowledge typically associated with Bachelor’s level.
P.O.2 Demonstration of efficient use of specialized or multi-disciplinary, theoretical and practical knowledge in Biomedical Engineering that provides a basis or opportunity for originality in developing and/or applying ideas, and solving problems, often within a research context.
P.O.3 Demonstration of intellectual capacity for multidisciplinary interaction and integration of knowledge and problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within broader (or multidisciplinary) contexts related to Biomedical Engineering.
P.O.4 Demonstration of independence/autonomy/responsibility to approach and integrate knowledge and handle complexity.
P.O.5 Demonstration of initiative in critical/analytical and largely self-directed or autonomous learning and a high level of understanding of the learning processes in Biomedical Engineering.
P.O.6 Demonstration of specialised or multi-disciplinary theoretical and practical knowledge some of which is at the forefront in Biomedical Engineering and communication to specialist and non-specialist audiences clearly and unambiguously in written, oral and/or visual format.
P.O.7 Demonstration of competence in information and communication technologies as dictated by the requirements of Biomedical Engineering.
P.O.8 Consideration of scientific and ethical values and the ability to teach these values to others during collection, interpretation, practice and publication of Biomedical Engineering related data.
P.O.9 Demonstration of accountability and responsibility for planning, performing, and evalution of research plans in Biomedical Engineering within the framework of quality assurance.
P.O.10 Demonstration of knowledge and the skills acquired in Biomedical Engineering for problem solving and/or applications in inter-disciplinary studies.
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