PhD Biomedical Engineering (PhD-BME)
Program Overview
Offered by the Faculty of Engineering & Applied Science (FEAS) at our campus in Islamabad.
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Program Description
The PhD Biomedical Engineering program is offered as per guidelines of Higher Education Commission (HEC). The desirous candidates for PhD program must possess 18 years of MS degree with a minimum CPGA of 3.00 out of 4.00. The program comprises 20 credit hours of coursework, 30 credit hours of research, and a doctorate dissertation. The courses can be selected in consultation with the PhD supervisor from the list of graduate courses.
The completion of coursework is followed by a comprehensive examination for granting PhD candidacy. The PhD dissertation is evaluated by two experts of technologically advanced countries and one local expert. After positive evaluation from these experts, the PhD scholar is required to undertake an open defense to fulfill the degree requirements. A minimum residency of three years at the university campus and publishing at least two research papers in an impact factor journal of good repute is also an essential requirement to earn a PhD degree.
Eligibility Criteria
PhD Biomedical Engineering (PhD-BME)
For Pakistani Nationals
MS in Biomedical / relevant Engineering Fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or its equivalent
OR
MBBS / Equivalent allied sciences degree with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or its equivalent
Admissions & Fee Structure
The PhD Biomedical Engineering (PhD-BME) doctoral degree program is being offered in the following location:
I-14 Campus (Islamabad)
| Intake | Seats | Timings | Days | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring/Fall | 3 Male/Female | Evening | Custom Days | Open |
Fee Structure (First Semester)
| For | Admission | Registration | Card | Tuition* | Exam* | Enrollment* | Lab* | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pakistani Nationals | PKR 5,880 | PKR 5,886 | PKR 235 | PKR 85,068** | PKR 11,898 | PKR 36,234 | - | PKR 145,201 |
** Tuition Fee For 9 Credit Hours @ PKR 9,452 Per Credit Hour
Important Dates To Remember
| Period | Starts | Ends | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application | 15th May 2025 | 15th September 2025 | - |
Merit / Selection Criteria
Test:
GRE (Subject) / NTS (Subject) / FEAS Test and interview.
Interview:
The interview will be conducted to finalize the admission to the subject discipline.
Merit Lists
No Merit Lists Published For This Program.
Degree Awarding Criteria
Minimum credit hours: 20 credit hours of coursework and 30 Cr. Hr. of research.
The candidates are required to get a minimum CGPA of 3.00.
Scholarships & Financial Assistance
Riphah International University is pleased to offer generous financial assistance to deserving & qualifying students, which ranges from partial to full coverage of tuition.