North Carolina A&T State University has been approved to offer a new Ph.D. program in bioengineering through its College of Engineering. It will be the first stand-alone doctoral degree in bioengineering offered at a historically Black university.
The new Ph.D. program features two concentrations: neurotechnology and neural engineering and molecular, cellular, and systems engineering. These areas align with emerging national priorities in biomedical innovation, including regenerative medicine translational research and workforce development. Graduates of the forthcoming doctoral program will be prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and healthcare as postdoctoral fellows, faculty members, scientists, and research and development leaders.
“This new Ph.D. program is a transformative step for the College of Engineering and for North Carolina A&T,” said Stephanie Luster-Teasley Pass, dean of the College of Engineering. “It strengthens our ability to produce highly skilled researchers and innovators, expands opportunities for our students to pursue advanced study at a top-tier HBCU, and reinforces our commitment to addressing critical challenges in human health and biotechnology through interdisciplinary research.”
