MS Bioengineering at University of California, San Diego

Programme overview

The MS extends and focuses undergraduate bioengineering training for careers in the biomedical industry, medical careers or academic research. It can be terminal or taken en route to a doctorate, with Thesis (Plan I), Comprehensive Exam (Plan II) and Medical Specialization (MS-MED) options.

Faculty: Jacobs School of Engineering | Department: Shu Chien-Gene Lay Department of Bioengineering | Duration: 1-2 years full-time (seven quarters allowed); about 2 years part-time | Intake: Fall only | Study mode: full-time | Location: La Jolla, CA, United States

What you will study

Plan I: 48 units (36 coursework in six core and three electives, plus 12 units of BENG 299 research) and a thesis. Plan II: 48 units (six core, six electives, seminars BENG 281/282) and a comprehensive exam. MS-MED: minimum 48 units including BENG 294A-C and a comprehensive exam. Overall GPA of 3.0 required.

Career pathways

Biomedical industry and entrepreneurship, preparation for medical careers, or academic research leading to doctoral study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University admission (graduate level): a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution or the equivalent and a minimum B (3.0/4.0) average in upper-division or prior graduate work. Programme page (catalog): MS and PhD applicants must have a GPA of 3.4 or better in technical courses. MEng applicants should have competitive grades (greater than a 3.2 GPA). All applicants must submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to their academic or professional competence and to the depth of their interest in pursuing graduate study.

UC San Diego enrolls for Fall term only.

The graduate application fee is $135.

Apply through the official page: https://connect.grad.ucsd.edu/apply/

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