Master in Biomedical Engineering Combined PhD MD

Washington University in St. Louis, founded in 1853 and located in St Louis, is a private research university known for rigorous academics, interdisciplinary research and a supportive campus culture. The university enrolls over 17,000 students and hosts a substantial international community, offering programs across arts and sciences, engineering, business, architecture, social work and medicine. Its colleges and graduate schools emphasize scholarship, experiential learning and preparation for global careers.

Research and innovation are central to the WashU experience, with faculty engaged in cutting-edge work across biomedical sciences, engineering, business and the humanities. Students benefit from modern facilities, strong internship pipelines with regional and national employers, and active career services that connect graduates to opportunities in industry, research and public service. Collaborative projects and community engagement are common, reflecting the university’s commitment to impact beyond the campus.

Campus life combines a residential college model, vibrant student organizations and cultural activities with a focus on wellbeing and inclusion. International students are supported through dedicated services for orientation, visa assistance and academic advising, and the university fosters global partnerships and study abroad options. For students seeking a research-intensive university with diverse programs and strong professional pathways, Washington University in St. Louis offers a compelling, resource-rich environment.

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering Combined PhD MD programme go on to careers in academic medicine, health care delivery, industry, and government, as well as further study in postdoctoral research.

This unique programme, jointly offered by the School of Engineering and the School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, allows students to earn both a PhD and an MD within seven years. Students can choose from a range of research areas in biomedical engineering, including imaging and image processing, biomechanics, and computational biology, and benefit from collaborations with the Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology and the McDonnell Genome Institute.

The curriculum combines coursework, laboratory rotations, and clinical training, providing students with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and clinical medicine. Students complete at least 18 credits of research and present their findings in a thesis. The program culminates in a 24-month clinical training period at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, which is the primary teaching hospital for the School of Medicine.