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Engineering

MS Biomedical Engineering at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Minnesota Twin Cities, United States

Programme overview

Biomedical engineering is the application of engineering principles and methods to problems in biology and medicine. The discipline includes the study of fundamental processes in biology and physiology, the study of the diagnosis and treatment of disease and injury, and the design and development of medical devices and techniques. Students take courses in mathematics, biology, biomedical engineering, and areas of science and engineering that are relevant to the degree objectives.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Duration: 1.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 30 credits  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Minneapolis, MN, United States

What you will study

Required components: Core Courses, Seminar, Biology Electives, Technical Electives, Free Electives, Math- or Statistics-intensive Courses, Plan A, Plan B. Courses offered on both the A-F and S/N grading basis must be taken A-F, with a minimum grade of B- earned for each course. A single course may NOT be counted simultaneously toward more than one of the requirements listed below.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants with an engineering degree do not need to complete any specific coursework prior to applying. Applicants without an engineering degree must complete: math coursework through calculus I, calculus II, and differential equations; and at least 1 year of college-level physics, preferably calculus-based. A baccalaureate degree in engineering or in a physical or biological science is required. Minimum undergraduate GPA 3.2. The application deadline is December 1 for the following fall semester. Admission is for fall semester only. For TOEFL exams taken before January 2026 the preferred scores are: Total Score: 79 Reading Score: 19 Writing Score: 21 Minimum English proficiency for international applicants: TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.

Duration: 1.5 years / Plan A 20 credits; Plan B 30 credits; Plan C 30 credits

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