Politecnico di Torino

Overview

The PhD in Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical Sciences at Politecnico di Torino is designed to cultivate researchers at the convergence of biomedical engineering, surgical innovation, and translational clinical research. This program emphasizes advanced quantitative methodologies and the integration of new technologies, guided by a robust research-led doctoral supervision framework.

What you'll study

This doctoral program merges research initiatives with a comprehensive training plan. Candidates engage in taught modules and supplementary learning activities while advancing their research projects under expert supervision.

Indicative taught courses include:

• Additive Manufacturing in Bioengineering and Surgery
• Advanced Therapies in Surgery (including Nanomedicine, Gene and Cell Therapy)
• Clinical Indicators for Patient Care
• In-vitro and in-silico Techniques for Chemical-Mechanical Analysis of Medical-Dental Materials and Devices
• Mechanobiology: A New Frontier in Biomedical Research for Advanced Clinical Strategies
• Materials and Applications of Robotics in Biomedicine

Research Component: Each candidate will develop an original research project under academic supervision, with regular progress assessments aligned with program regulations.

Thesis: The program concludes with a doctoral thesis based on the candidate's research work, with final requirements determined by the specific PhD cycle and internal regulations.

Curriculum Details: For an in-depth overview of the curriculum, course calendar, and elective options, please refer to the program website.

Entry requirements

Prospective applicants must possess a Master’s degree (Laurea Magistrale) or a Laurea specialistica, or hold an equivalent academic qualification from the university system issued before specific legislative decrees. A minimum final grade of 95/110 is required.

No specific GRE or GMAT requirements are stipulated for this program.

Career prospects

Graduates of the PhD in Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical Sciences will be well-equipped for diverse career paths in academia, research institutions, and the healthcare sector. They will possess advanced skills in biomedical engineering, innovation in surgical practices, and the ability to contribute to translational research initiatives, making them valuable assets in both industry and academia.