PhD in Biomedical Engineering

Applications for the Sep 2027 intake close on Apr 10, 2027. Tuition fees are 34,000 CNY per year.

The PhD in Biomedical Engineering at University of Electronic Science and Technology of China is a 3-year degree for students who want to combine engineering principles with medical sciences. It's taught in English and open to students with a high school diploma or higher. The program helps students develop expertise in biomedical engineering.

The curriculum covers subjects like biomaterials, biomedical imaging, and medical devices. Students will develop skills in research, design, and problem-solving, and will have hands-on experience with experiments and projects. They will learn to use engineering principles to solve medical problems.

Graduates can pursue careers as Biomedical Engineers, Clinical Engineers, Medical Imaging Specialists, or Research Scientists, working in industries like healthcare, pharmaceuticals, or medical devices. They can work for companies like Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, or hospitals and research institutions.

University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, founded in 1956 and based in Chengdu, is renowned as a cradle of China's electronic industry and a leading center for electronic information research. A member of national initiatives such as Project 211, Project 985, and the Double First Class program, UESTC has evolved from a radio engineering institute into a multidisciplinary university with electronic science and technology at its core. Its history and national support underline a sustained commitment to cutting-edge engineering and applied science.

Academically, UESTC centers on electronic information while integrating engineering, science, management, and the humanities. The university hosts national key disciplines in communications, signal processing, circuits, microwave technology, and microelectronics, and supports extensive research programs and laboratories. With around 31,000 students, including nearly 1,000 international learners, UESTC provides modern libraries, research centers, and collaboration opportunities with industry that prepare students for both research careers and technology-driven professions.

Chengdu offers cultural richness and high livability alongside practical career connections in southwestern China. Campus life includes substantial sports and recreation facilities, active student organizations, and well-equipped libraries. International students are accommodated in single and double international dormitories with shared kitchens and laundry, and they benefit from internship links, career services, and an environment that emphasizes innovation, hands-on training, and real-world application of electronic and information technologies.