The doctoral program in Biomedical Engineering at Rutgers is primarily a research-oriented degree for students showing promise for original contributions to the fundamental understanding of biomedical engineering and its applications. The degree is a virtual requirement for those who intend to join academia, as well as for those planning on a research career. At Rutgers, we offer two programs for our PhD students--the traditional PhD as well as a MD/PhD program--both in conjunction with Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences and Robert Wood Johnson. For more information on either program, follow the links on the pane to the left. Students should complete their PhD degrees in 5 years with a max of 7 years.