BS Biomedical Engineering at University of Miami

Programme overview

Biomedical engineering is a multidisciplinary field that addresses problems at the interface of engineering, medicine, and the life sciences. Examples include the design of medical devices, implants and prostheses; the development of new biomaterials or drug delivery systems; the engineering of cells and tissues; the design of optical and laser systems for diagnostic and therapy; the development of medical imaging systems and algorithms for medical image processing;

Faculty: College of Engineering | Location: Coral Gables, FL, United States

What you will study

In order to obtain the additional major in Biomedical Engineering, the student will have to obtain, in parallel, a major in one of the fundamental engineering programs, plus 24 credit hours of course work, including 20 credit hours of required course work and 4 credit hours of BME elective course work.

Career pathways

Graduates of the biomedical engineering undergraduate program find employment in industry or continue their studies either in graduate school or in a professional school in medicine and other health-related disciplines (such as dentistry, optometry, orthotics), law or business.

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Application information

Entry requirements

University-level requirements, not specific to this major: Common Application with personal statement (650 words or fewer, no supplemental essay), list of extracurricular activities, letter(s) of recommendation, and standardized test scores (test scores optional for performance programmes in the Frost School of Music, BFA programmes, the School of Architecture and applicants from schools outside the United States); TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test for applicants whose native language is not English.

USD 66,312 a year (2026-27). Estimated undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 (preliminary, subject to Board of Trustees approval in spring); full-time rate (12-20 credit hours per semester), same for on-campus, off-campus and with-family students; excludes mandatory fees ($2,030), housin Source

First-year entry is in the Fall term (Fall 2027 plans: Early Decision I, Early Action, Early Decision II, Regular Decision); a Spring first-year entry is also offered. Transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring. The Frost School of Music admits for Fall only.

Fall 2027 first-year deadlines: Early Decision I and Early Action, November 1; Early Decision II and Regular Decision, January 5 (Frost School of Music Early Decision II and Regular Decision applicants must apply by December 1). Regular Decision notification is April 1. Spring first-year application deadline is November 1.

Transfer application deadlines: Fall term April 1; Spring term November 1; decisions are rolling.

Undergraduate applications are made through the Common Application with a $75 nonrefundable application fee. Standardized test scores are required, except for applicants to Frost School of Music performance programmes, College of Arts and Sciences BFA programmes, the School of Architecture, and students from high schools outside the United States, who may choose whether to submit scores.

Apply through the official page: https://www.commonapp.org/school/university-miami

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