Admissions Biomedical Engineering
College description: As a research-driven department, our primary focus is the doctoral degree program. We do not anticipate admitting students to the standalone master program for fall 2022 entry. If you are considering a Ph.D. as a terminal degree, we strongly suggest you apply directly to the doctoral program. A master degree is not required to apply for the doctoral program.
The BME admissions committee takes a holistic approach to application reviews. We fully review every application that we receive by the established deadline. We do not use cut-off scores to eliminate applicants from the pool, and we do not require minimum GRE scores to apply. The committee considers all parts of the application when making admission decisions:
1. Grade Point Average
2. Official GRE scores
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Structured Personal Statement
5. Undergraduate degree area and institution
6. Transcripts
7. Research and work experience
8. TOEFL scores, if applicable
9. Contribution to diversity through personal experience and volunteer service
GRE and TOEFL scores (if applicable) are required to apply. Scores must be valid on the application deadline. We do not accept IELTS scores in lieu of TOEFL scores.
Applications for admission are accepted for fall admission only for both doctoral and master's degree programs. All application materials must be received by December 1 for full consideration. We do not typically admit students in the spring semester. Spring admission for doctoral applicants is possible via faculty nomination only. All admissions decision are made in the context of laboratory space and resources available each year.
Bioengineering
College description: The graduate program offers the M.Eng., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees, and the curriculum is oriented toward a biomedical engineering career and leadership in academia or industry. Every student is expected to study both physical and life sciences. Weekly seminars offer students an opportunity to become acquainted with the range of bioengineering research here and at other institutions.
Ph.D. applicants should have a minimum of 3.40 GPA on a 4.00 scale or equivalent. However, this is not a requirement as we review applications holistically. M.S. and M.Eng. applicants should have competitive grades demonstrated by having a GPA greater than a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale or equivalent GPA correlating to a “B or better” at their institution. All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose, and transcripts from previous institutions attended. For international applicants, a minimum overall TOEFL score of 85 with a minimum speaking score of 23 or higher is required for those who do not meet the criteria to waive the English Language Proficiency admissions requirement. For IELTS, applicants must have a minimum overall band score and speaking score of 7.0 or higher.
The application deadline for all Bioengineering graduate degree programs is December 1.
The GRE is no longer required for admission
MS degree in Biomedical Engineering
College description: The CMTI offers a one-year MS degree in Biomedical Engineering through the Biomedical Engineering with specialized training in medical device design. The mission of the Medical Technology Innovation Masters Program is to create innovative device solutions to focused clinical problems through a cross-disciplinary collaboration.
The application deadline is August 1st. There is a $60 application fee. This fee is waived if you apply before December 1st.
No GRE Scores are required to be considered for admission into this program.
In addition to completing Online Application and personal statement, the following materials must be uploaded to the application no later than January 1st:
1. Three letters of recommendation
2. Transcripts
3. Curriculum vitae
4. If needed, TOEFL test scores should be uploaded to the application and official copies should be mailed to the University for verification
Apply Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan
College description: Biomedical Engineering graduate students come to the department with strong academic records and show a strong potential to succeed at an advanced level. B.S. in Engineering or the Physical Sciences (Physics, Polymer Science, Applied Math). Applications from closely related disciplines, particularly in the quantitative life sciences, will also be considered. If you have a Masters degree from a BME program at another school, you cannot Masters program.
Application Deadlines for Fall term: U.S. & Canadian students apply by July 1, International students apply by June 1, for Winter term: U.S. & Canadian students apply by Nov 1, International students apply by October 1 and for Spring term: U.S. and Canadian students apply by April 1, International students apply by March 1
You’ll need to provide the follwoung:
1. Personal Statement
2. Statement of Purpose
3. Names and email addresses for 3 three faculty who’ll write letters of recommendation
4. $70 application processing fee
GRE: GRE scores are not required for admission to the SUGS program but are required for admission to the regular Biomedical Engineering M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs. If a student is seriously considering pursuing a Ph.D., the GRE should be taken during the senior year. This also facilitates applications for major national graduate fellowships from the National Science Foundation, Office of Naval Research, Whitaker Foundation, and others.
TOEFL: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is waived for students who have already taken it.
Other Requirements:
1. Senior standing (85+ hours)
2. GPA of 3.2 or above (Strictly Enforced)
3. Biology 172 or 174, Intro to Biology or AP credit for Biology 195, Intro to Biology
4. Chemistry 210, Structure and Reaction
5. MCDB 310, BiolChem 415, or Chem 351 (Intro to BiolChem)
Brown UniversityRanked 16 in Best National University.
Biomedical Engineering Ph.D.
College description: This awareness of and commitment to eventual clinical translation distinguishes our work and reflects our deep awareness of the importance of biomedical engineering in society. To foster and enhance research synergy, connectivity and funding across the Brown University community from the engineering physical sciences through the life sciences on campus to the medical school and local hospitals and to build connections with other centers at Brown and surrounding institutions.
The Biomedical Engineering program at Brown provides cutting-edge, interdisciplinary, graduate-level education at the interface of engineering, biology and medicine.
Thr GRE gernal score nor the subject scores are required.
The application deadline is December 31.
Tufts UniversityRanked 27 in Best National University.
Graduate Programs
College description: Biomedical engineering is a discipline of growing importance in society and is a vital and growing part not only of the Boston area but also of the whole US territory infrastructure industry, academics, and hospitals. The Biomedical Engineering Ph.D. program are strongly research-oriented, with emphasis on the student independent research work reflected in a dissertation. The booming biomedical industry demands skilled professionals whose expertise can cross traditional boundaries of science and engineering. The Tufts M.S. in Biomedical Engineering addresses this need through a highly interdisciplinary course of study.
Application Deadline for Spring is September 15 and Fall is January 15.
Application Requirements:
1. Application Fee
2. Resume/CV
3. Personal Statement
4. Official GRE scores: GRE not required for current Tufts undergraduates
The GRE is waived for Tufts School of Engineering alumni applying to the School of Engineering master’s degree programs, who completed a bachelor’s degree with a cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.2/4.0 or greater.
5. Official TOEFL or IELTS, if applicable
6. Transcripts
7. Three letters of Recommendation
Biomedical Engineering Master Program
College description: In the biomedical engineering graduate program at Stevens, you’ll work with recognized leaders in the field, conduct high-impact research and design life-enhancing technology. The biomedical engineering master’s program graduates thrive in academia, industry, medicine and a range of expanding opportunities in biomedical innovation. Stevens’ multidisciplinary biomedical engineering program blends advanced study in engineering, biology, life sciences, medicine, clinical applications and bioethics.
Program Requirements for Biomedical Engineering Master's Program:
1. Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0, from an accredited institution
2. Official college transcripts
3. Two letters of recommendation
4. A statement of purpose
5. TOEFL/IELTS scores (for international students)
5. A competitive GRE or GMAT score
*GRE/GMAT is not required for part-time students.
University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science
College description: All students (ME, MS and PhD) take a core of four 3-credit courses. Two of the core courses focus on quantitative biology; the other two focus on numerical methods, modeling, statistics, and signals and systems. An additional 12 credits of advanced graded coursework are chosen by the student to meet individual goals. MS degree students take 6 credits of MS thesis research and defend a thesis.
The general requirements for admission to the Ph.D., M.S., or M.E. programs include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, a completed application packet with short essay and letters of recommendation. GRE scores are optional. TOEFL scores are required for international students whose first language is not English. Qualified applicants who are deficient in certain prerequisites may be admitted with the expectation that they will remedy the deficiencies during the master's program.
You may find it helpful to know that a typical entering class of graduate students has an average undergraduate GPA above 3.5 on a 4-point scale. For students whose first language is not English, TOEFL scores of 250 computer-based/600-paper based, IELTS scores of 7.0 or above or iBT scores of 90 to 100 are recommended.
GRE scores are an optional credential and as an applicant you may decide if you want to submit your scores as part of your application. If you have already taken the GREs and count them as reflective of your abilities, feel free to submit them.
FAU Bioengineering Graduate Certificate
College description: Computer Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Alumni. Bioengineering is a broad and emerging field that impacts drug delivery, surgery, diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Students successfully completing the Master of Science in Bioengineering (MSBioE) degree program will be prepared for professional careers in businesses related to medical diagnostics, prosthetic devices, and neural and other implants the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries and consulting in health-related fields, as well as other positions in industry, commerce, education, and government. Students will also be prepared to continue their formal education at the PhD level in a variety of science and engineering disciplines and at the MD level in certain cases.
Admission to, and completion of Bioengineering Graduate Certificate program is handled by the Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. For admission, the applicant must satisfy the following criteria:
1. A bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or engineering with a mathematics background through differential equations. Courses in computer programming, databases, probability and statistics, and molecular biology and/or physiology are desirable. Qualified senior undergraduates may be accepted in the graduate certificate program with appropriate committee recommendation.
2. GPA of 3.0 in science, mathematics, and engineering courses.
No GRE scores are necessary. Student transcripts should demonstrate competency in science, mathematics, and engineering course work.
Bioengineering
College description: The Coterminal Master's Program in Bioengineering option is available to Stanford undergraduates who wish to work simultaneously toward a B.S. one major as well as an M.S. in Bioengineering. The degrees may be granted simultaneously or at the conclusion of different quarters, though the bachelor’s degree cannot be awarded after the master’s degree has been granted.
Students are expected to enter with a series of core competencies in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computing, and engineering. Students entering the program are assessed by the examination of their undergraduate transcripts and research experiences. Specifically, the department requires that students have completed mathematics through multivariable calculus and differential equations, completed a series of undergraduate biology courses and completed physics, chemistry, and computer sciences courses required of all undergraduate majors in engineering.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for predoctoral national competitive fellowships, especially those from the National Science Foundation. Applicants to the Ph.D. program should consult with their financial aid officers for information and applications.
The deadline for receiving applications is December 1.
The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not required for admission to the M.S. or Ph.D. program in Bioengineering.
