Biomedical Engineering (MS)

Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Master of Science

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson, Phoenix

Areas of Interest

• Biological & Biomedical Science
• Engineering & Technology
• Health, Nutrition & Fitness
• Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
• Psychology & Human Behavior

Minimum Credit Units1

30 Units

Required units may vary depending on the degree and/or minors pursued. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the policies for the particular degrees in which they are interested.

Overview

As one of the fastest-growing occupations in the world, biomedical engineering opens an array of opportunities for improving human health - from creating artificial hearts to advancing the technology for rapid disease testing. This interdisciplinary BME Master of Science program delivers a solid theoretical foundation in science and engineering; provides a rigorous education in the principles and tools of engineering; and gives students the hands-on skills to design biomedical devices, instruments and systems. Ranked in the top 16% of the nation's public biomedical engineering schools, the program features award-winning faculty at the forefront of areas such as tissue engineering and nanomedicine.

Accelerated Master’s Programs

Available

Accelerated Master’s Programs (AMPs) are intended for exceptional UArizona undergraduate students seeking to begin a master’s degree while completing their bachelor’s degree. Students earn both degrees in as few as 5 years. Connect with your academic advisor for more information.

Graduate College Admissions Requirements

Minimum graduate admissions requirements* for Master’s and Doctoral degree seeking:

1. An awarded four-year undergraduate bachelor degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution, or a comparable international degree recognized by the home country Ministry of Education. (For international students see Minimum International Degree Requirements.)
2. Proof of English proficiency is required for international applicants who hold citizenship from a country where English is not the official language. (View our English Requirement list to verify your need to submit an English proficiency test.)
3. Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher based on a 4.0 scale for Degree seeking applicants.

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Individual programs may have additional requirements, such as a higher minimum GPA or test scores, please verify requirements with your program of interest. Applicants will also be required to submit a statement of purpose and at least one letter of recommendation.

Program Statistics*

Program-level

Application Accept. Rate

46.75%

Avg. Time-to-degree

1.3354 Years

Department-level

Enrollment % Male

65.38%

Enrollment % Female

34.61%

Enrollment % International

23.08%

Enrollment % Under Rep. Minorities

26.92%