PhD Program

BME Grad Program Orientation PhD 2025

BME Graduate Plans of Study

All first-year graduate students should fill out a Plan of Study form and review it with their Academic Advisor. Forms for each BME Graduate Degree Program are below, along with examples for guidance.

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) forms
  • BME PhD 90 Tracking and Plan of Study From BS)
    • BME Plan of Study- PhD 90(stand alone if needed for international students)
  • BME PhD 60 Tracking and Plan of Study (from ME/MS)
    • BME Plan of Study- PhD 60(stand alone if needed for international students)
  • Requirement Tracking (Excel)
  • Graduate Degree Petition Form

BME PhD Qualifying Exam

All PhD students must pass the Qualifying Examination to advance to candidacy.  Detailed requirements and procedures are below.

• Qualifying Exam Procedure
• BME PhD Qualifying Exam Application (please note- you may need to download it for signature blocks to appear)
• Qualifying Exam Template
• Qualifying Exam Evaluation Form

BME PhD Dissertation

• PhD Dissertation Proposal Template

***For Signatures:***

If you need a document signed, please attach it to your email and send it to BMEGradProgram@wpi.edu with a signature request. Make sure you and your advisor have signed it, if required. Alternately, if necessary, you may bring a hard copy to Kate Harrison (Gateway 4th Floor, Cube #4017E).

Please allow one week for your document to be signed and returned to you/ the registrar.