Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering at Tufts University

The Biomedical Engineering Department at Tufts University has the pleasure to announce that we will offer a number of scholarships for students from Vietnam starting in the Fall Semester, September, 2004. We invite applications from prospective students with backgrounds in fields of engineering (electrical, mechanical, chemical, computer, etc.) or sciences including biology, health, mathematics, computer science, physics and chemistry who are interested in pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in the research areas of our department. The selection process is as follows:

- Pre-application: Until November 30^th, 2003 we are accepting applications which must include the following documents or information: curriculum vitae, contact address and phone, academic transcript, TOEFL and standard GRE scores (or dates of intention to take the exams), and a 2-3 page personal statement indicating your experiences including research interests, short-term and long-term plans. Notes: The TOEFL score must be higher than 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based). There is no specific requirement for the GRE scores; however the higher the scores the more likelihood of acceptance. Previous background in biomedical engineering is not a requirement. Pre-application material can be sent by email to the address below.

- Interview: After studying the pre-application documents we will invite some candidates for a personal interview. Tentative interview dates and places: January 5^th, 2004 (at Hanoi University of Technology), January 8^th, 2004 (at Ho Chi Minh University of Technology) and January 11^th, 2004 (at Can Tho University).

- Formal application: Based on the interview we will invite outstanding candidates to complete the application. Deadline: February 15^th, 2004 (for more information on application: http://ase.tufts.edu/GradStudy/admissiongrad.htm).

- Decision: We will inform applicants of final decisions by March 2004.

Address for sending pre-application and for correspondence:

Professor Vo Van Toi

Tufts University

Biomedical Engineering Department

4 Colby Street

Medford, MA 02155

E-mail: van.vo@tufts.edu

Tel: (617) 627 5191

Fax: (617) 627 3231

Website: www.tufts.edu/~vvo

Biomedical Engineering is a multidisciplinary domain, which links life sciences to disciplines such as engineering, physics and mathematics. It involves the application of state-of-the-art technology in the creation of methodologies and devices for human welfare and for a better understanding of human biological processes. It includes the study of medical instrumentation, biosensors, medical informatics, biomechanics, rehabilitation engineering, medical optics, clinical engineering and biotechnology, and requires expertise in different areas of applied and basic sciences. Biomedical Engineering Department of Tufts University research activities include medical instrumentation design and applications, tissue engineering, biotechnology and regenerative medicine. For more information: http://ase.tufts.edu/biomedical.

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