PhD. in Bioengineering after Medical School

[fozzy]

Hi,

I am a foreign medical student (M.B.B.S) about to graduate in two years. After giving my STEPS and completing med school, I plan on pursuing a PhD in Bioengineering. I have a strong interest in tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, and artificial organs and prostheses.

Given my medical background, I believe I am quite adept in Biology. However, grad programs obviously require strong math and physics backgrounds as well - which I only have till GCE A'Levels. I believe I will have to make up for these in Junior/Community colleges in the states.

Is there anyone else who has taken this path after Medical School and might have some advice on what is required in Graduate BioEngineering programs?

Thank you!

[emmm]

You should look at the websites of some schools you are interested in. Some may actually list the minimum math/science prerequisites for applying. If you can't find such a listing, look at the courses the department offers and see what their prerequisites are. It's really not that hard to figure out what courses you'll need to take if you do that. I would expect math through differential equations and linear algebra at a minimum. Not sure what specific physics classes they'd expect -- and there might be other requirements as well.

Edited January 14, 2012 by emmm