MS Bioengineering with a Medical Specialization at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

Master of Science in bioengineering that emphasizes the intersection between medical science and practice and engineering. It prepares students for professional degrees in medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, physical therapy, occupational therapy and pharmacy, or for careers related to patient care and clinical environments.

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

What you will study

Minimum of 48 units of upper-division and graduate courses plus a comprehensive examination. Core courses include BENG 294A Patient-Centered Clinical Medicine for Bioengineers, BENG 294B Engineering in the Patient Healthcare System and BENG 294C Clinical Experience in Bioengineering, plus one life sciences and one engineering sciences core course and eight units of electives.

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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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