Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Bioengineering] From University of Puerto Rico

The Bioengineering Graduate Programs of the University of Puerto Rico – Mayagüez (UPRM) will train students in bioengineering by integrating the skills and competences of engineering, computational sciences, natural sciences, and medicine while establishing an entrepreneurial culture within the students to focus on product-oriented research and development for future commercialization. Another program objective is to prepare graduates that are aware of the ethical and social responsibilities associated with the solution of technical problems in bioengineering.The bioengineering program focuses on computational bioengineering and biomedical engineering research. It will draw on internal areas of emphasis in order to guide students in their curriculum and maintain a flexible structure that is adaptable to technological evolution.