Graduate Admissions
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Admissions to University of Arizona Biomedical Engineering graduate programs are handled through the UA Graduate College. Information provided here is summarized. Please see the Graduate College web pages specified below and the BME Graduate Handbook (PDF) for detailed information.
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Submission Reminders
Remember to include the following with your application as a decision cannot be entered until all requirements are met and all materials are submitted:
- Official transcripts
- GRE scores
- For international applicants from non-English speaking countries, TOEFL, with a minimum score of 600 on the paper exam
- Personal statement
- Three letters of recommendation from former professors or individuals knowledgeable about your academic and scientific abilities
Requirements Guidelines
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physical sciences or quantitative life sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Previous coursework, including Calculus I and II, ordinary differential equations, and at least one course in life science
Application Codes
- GRE Institution Code for the University of Arizona: 4832
- Major Field Code for biomedical engineering: 1603
- AMP Code: UAAMP721X01
Apply for Fall Only
Domestic:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering: Jan. 6 deadline
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: March 1 deadline
- Accelerated Master’s Program in Biomedical Engineering (current UA students only): June 1 deadline
International:
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering: Dec. 1 deadline
- Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering: Feb. 1 deadline