University of California, San Diego campus

Engineering

MEng Bioengineering with a Specialization in Medical Device Engineering at University of California, San Diego

University of California, San Diego, United States

Programme overview

Master of Engineering for those who want the skills and fundamental knowledge needed for jobs in the medical device industry. The curriculum incorporates biotechnology and medical device business affairs as well as a capstone project.

Faculty: Jacobs School of Engineering  |  Department: Bioengineering  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Six core courses: BENG 261A-C medical device design and experience sequence, BENG 262 Biomaterials for Medical Device Design, BENG 224 Regulatory Affairs and BENG 225 Business of Biotech, plus four electives in medical device component design (for example BioPhotonics, BioElectronics, BioNanotechnology). The sample programme of study runs Fall, Winter and Spring.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must hold a BS and/or MS in a branch of engineering, natural sciences, mathematics or quantitative life sciences; MS applicants need a GPA of 3.4 or better in technical courses, MEng applicants should have competitive grades (greater than a 3.2 GPA). Three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose are required. International applicants need a TOEFL speaking score of at least 85 internet-based (23 on speaking) or IELTS band 7. Fall quarter admission only.

Intake: Fall

Apply through the official page: https://grad.ucsd.edu/admissions/programs.html

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