MS Biomedical Engineering at University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Programme overview

The MS in Biomedical Engineering offers thesis, project (independent research with a written report) and coursework-only-with-examination options for each concentration, offered on the Knoxville and UTSI campuses. The coursework-only option suits co-op and other off-campus students.

Faculty: Tickle College of Engineering | Department: Mechanical, Aerospace, and Biomedical Engineering | Duration: Minimum 30 graduate credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Knoxville, TN, United States

What you will study

Concentrations: Biomechanics, Materials, Nuclear Space Science and Engineering, Robotics and Theranostics (optional). Thesis option: at least 6 thesis hours (BME 500), at least 12 MABE hours at 500-level or above and 6 hours of mathematics; project option: 3-6 project hours and 12-15 MABE hours; coursework-only: 18 MABE hours and 6 mathematics hours, with final examination.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Open to graduates of recognized curricula in engineering, mathematics or one of the physical sciences who satisfy the necessary prerequisites. Online application to Graduate Admissions with names and addresses of three references. The general GRE is required of all applicants. A five-year BS/MS pathway exists for UT undergraduates (minimum 3.40 GPA).

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer. Domestic applicants may apply up to two weeks before the start of the desired term unless the programme sets an earlier deadline.

International graduate applicants on F and J visas: Fall online submission April 15 and file completion May 15; Spring June 15 and October 1; Summer October 15 and February 15. Departmental deadlines may be earlier.

Apply through the official page: https://gradschool.utk.edu/

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