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Biomedical Engineering

95%

Of Ph.D. Students are Fully Funded

$77k+

Average Starting Salary for BME Undergraduates

65%

Of Undergraduate Students Participate in Research

The overarching theme of this program is to train comprehensive imaging scientists in the skills necessary to improve the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of human diseases

The basic requirement to complete this portfolio program is 12 hours of coursework (4 courses), which provide the requisite core knowledge for an imaging scientist. Learn more about portfolio programs at The University of Texas at Austin Graduate School. If you are interested in completing the Imaging Science and Informatics Portfolio Program, please contact the Graduate Program Administrator

Core Areas

  • Instrumentation, Devices, and Contrast Agents
  • Image processing
  • Modeling and visualization
  • Informatics

Program Highlights

  • Prestigious fellowship supported by NIH grant T32 EB007507
  • Comprehensive and cohesive scope of education
  • Personalized mentor team
  • Graduate portfolio in Imaging Science from UT Austin
  • Capstone laboratory course
  • Innovative externship opportunities
  • Clinical immersion experience
Required Courses for Portfolio Completion (12 credit hours)
  1. Approved course in Biomedical Imaging Modalities (3 credit hours)
  2. Approved course in Image Processing (3 credit hours)
  3. Approved course in Modeling and Visualization (3 credit hours)
  4. Approved course in Data Mining and Informatics (3 credit hours)

Some, but not necessarily all, of these courses may count toward your doctoral degree requirements as well. Additionally, optional coursework and seminars are available to portfolio students.

Professional Development Opportunities

There are several professional development opportunities related to imaging science and informatics that are required for fellowship recipients and recommended for portfolio students:

  • Summer Externship Experience between first and second year
  • Co-supervision and recommendations for committee structure
  • Professional Responsibilities in Imaging (BME 197E)
  • Graduate Professional Development Seminar (BME 197P)

Contact

Professor H. Grady Rylander, Training Program Co-Director
E-mail Address

Professor Mia K. Markey, Training Program Co-Director
E-mail Address

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Oden Institute | Professor Michael Sacks, a biomedical engineering faculty member at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded the 2026 ASME H.R. Lissner Medal in recognition of his “pioneering contributions to heart valve biomechanics utilizing highly innovative computer simulations.”

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Oden Institute | The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, and the Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) at The University of Texas at Austin have announced funding for three cancer research projects as part of the Joint Center for Computational Oncology (JCCO).

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Cockrell School of Engineering | A startup co-founded by Texas Engineer Elizabeth Cosgriff-Hernández is one step closer to bringing a new medical device to cardiac clinicians and patients worldwide.

 

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