PhD in Bioengineering

Unofficial transcripts from all institutions attended must be uploaded into the Graduate School online application. Paper transcripts will not be accepted. Applicants should not submit official transcripts unless explicitly requested.

Each applicant must designate three (3) people who will write letters of recommendation. Each writer will immediately receive an e-mail directing him/her to a secure website to submit the letter of recommendation online and complete an evaluation form of the applicant.

Up-to-date resume or curriculum vitae

Please answer each of the following questions separately. 1) What research area would you like to pursue for your graduate studies, and why? What have you done in the past, and how has your past experience shaped these interests and passions? You can read about our research themes here. 2) What do you hope to gain from your graduate studies that will be useful for your long-term career goals? Explain why the Bioengineering Department at the University of Washington will provide a good fit for your research interests and career goals? 3) The graduate student experience and life in general can involve a range of challenges. Describe an example of how you have shown resilience and/or perseverance in the pursuit of your academic goals or in your personal life and how you have grown as a result. 4) If you have a background or experience that might particularly contribute to the enrichment of the program, please describe it. Examples include unique educational or cultural opportunities, social and economic obstacles that you may have had to overcome, or other and interesting or unusual influences on your personal intellectual development. 5) [OPTIONAL] Provide any additional information you would like in support of your application.