PhD Program

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
  • Plan of Study – from BS, 90 units
  • Plan of Study – from ME/MS, 60 units
  • BME PHD Tracking Tool  (Last updated 09/24)
  • 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
• Qualifying Exam Application Form
• 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.