PhD Biomedical Engineering – NUST

Course Name:    PhD Biomedical Engineering

Overview:    

The program offers PhD degree to the students with different backgrounds and provides them education and training in different areas of Biomedical engineering and sciences. The curriculum of biomedical program is designed to match the needs of local and international industry, health organizations and institutes, research and development, as well as prevailing needs of higher education in the world. The typical pursuits of the program include:

• Design, development and improvement of diagnostic, therapeutic and laboratory instruments and equipment
  
• Biomedical Signals and Images processing
  
• Research and development in surgical implants, dental needs, artificial organs and design aids for the handicapped
  
• Computer modeling of physiological functions and study of body fluid dynamics
  
• Research and development in neuro prosthetics, neuro science and neuro engineering
  
• Genetic Engineering
  

The course consists of eight taught lecture modules plus a research project work. Each taught module is self-contained, and covers a complete topic. Out of eight taught courses, four courses are Core Courses. The core courses are common and compulsory for all students, while the remaining four courses may be selected from any field of specialty (i.e. Biomedical Engineering / Biomedical Sciences.

Number of Semesters:    2

Requirements

• For admission into the PhD minimum CGPA 3.0/4.0.
  
• A subject test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS).
  
• In the case of GAT Subject test a minimum of 60% marks is required to pass the test.
  
• Course work of 18 credit hours preferably in the first year is required to be completed and followed by a comprehensive examination for granting candidacy as PhD researcher.
  

Course Duration:     N/A

How to apply:

Application

• Access web-link: www.pgadmission.nust.edu.pk • Fill online application form. • Upload scanned copies of required documents.

Application Confirmation

• Application confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 24 hours of submission.

Application Fee

• Deposit Application Fee online in any HBL branch.

Fee Receipt

• Fee confirmation will be sent at the given email address within 15 days of payment.

Application Status

• Application status would be communicated through email/website within 2 days of documents receipt.

Interview Calls

• Eligible candidates and those who qualify GAT-Gen or relevant tests will be asked to appear for interviews.

Interviews

• Candidates would appear for interviews at the concerned School/College/Center in July 2014.

Selection List

• Selection list will be uploaded on NUST website by the mid of August 2014.

Admission Dues

• Candidates will deposit admission dues in any HBL branch as per challan form available online.

Document Submission

• Candidates will prepare documents as per given checklist available online and will submit to the PGP Directorate, Main Office NUST. • All original documents, Medical Certificate and Affidavit will be submitted to the respective Schools/Colleges/Centers at the time of joining.

Joining Instructions

• Relevant NUST School/College/Center will issue joining instructions to those candidates who have completed all admission requirements.

• Successful candidates will join relevant programs as per joining instructions in 2nd week of September 2014.

Curriculum:

CORE COURSES

ADDITIONAL COURSE

ELECTIVE COURSE ENGINEERING STREAM (ANY THREE)

PHD COURSES