Bioengineering
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    Bioengineering

    University of Louisville
    University of Louisville
    United States of America
    United States of America, Louisville
    University Rank:#1001
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    USD 1,550 / credit
    Next IntakeAugust 21, 2023
    Bioengineering

    About

    The Master of Science in Bioengineering program offers advanced-level training that provides students with in-depth knowledge of bioengineering in areas such as biocomputational modeling, bioimaging, bioinstrumentation, biomaterials, biomechanics, biomedical devices, bioMEMS, bionanotechnology, biosensors, biosignal processing, biosystems control, molecular bioengineering, and tissue engineering. Student educational experiences are enhanced by research opportunities in laboratories conducting basic and translational research on oncology, cardiovascular disease, nanotherapeutics, orthopedics, drug delivery, injury, tissue regeneration and image-based diagnostics.

    The Master of  Science (MS) degree program is intended for persons having an accredited baccalaureate degree in bioengineering, but is also available to those with other backgrounds. Applicants with other backgrounds should expect to take some undergraduate background coursework. Students interested in the MS degree program should consult the Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Bioengineering. The University of Louisville is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award master's degrees.

    The Master of Science in Bioengineering program objectives are to:

    1. Train highly motivated graduate students who demonstrate advanced level bioengineering expertise and practical engineering experience necessary to function as bioengineering professionals. (Advanced Knowledge and Life-long Learning)
    2. Develop students with the bioengineering expertise and practical experience necessary for employment in industry, academia or government, or further professional/graduate studies. (Career Opportunities)
    3. Develop students with an understanding of the broad, social, ethical and professional issues of contemporary engineering practice. (Awareness and Responsibility)

    Disciplines

    Speed School of Engineering

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Transcripts

    • Applicants for admission to a degree program must submit an official transcript from each college attended. All University of Louisville transcripts will automatically be submitted with the completion of an application. Transcripts must be sent directly from the school to Graduate Admissions, in order to be considered official.
    • Applications to non-degree or certificate programs need only submit an official transcript certifying at least a bachelor's degree.

    Test Scores

    • Applicants for admission to most graduate degree programs must take the general section of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Consult with your intended program for specific test requirements. GRE Information can be obtained from www.ets.org/gre or 1-866-473-4373.
    • Applicants applying as non-degree or visiting students are not required to submit test scores.

    Recommendations

    • Two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's academic work are required. There are programs that require more than two letters of recommendation. Please check with your department for additional requirements.
    • Applicants applying for non-degree or visitor status are not required to submit letters of recommendation. Letter of Recommendation may be completed electronically via the online application.

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Fee Information

    Application Fee 65

    How to Apply

    Note: To enroll in Graduate Studies, you must have earned a baccalaureate/undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university. 

    Students applying to the following programs must first complete a SOPHAS application and then complete an application to the Graduate School:

    Master in Public Health

    To apply to any of the MBA programs or the Masters of Accountancy, refer to the College of Business website.

    Students applying to any program in the School of Nursing must first complete Nursing’s Centralized Application Service application (NursingCAS) and then complete an application to the Graduate School.

    Application Fee Waiver for Veterans or for those who are currently serving on Active-Duty, in the National Guard, or in the Reserves in; the U.S. Army, the U.S. Navy, the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Marine Corps or the U.S. Coast Guard.

    For more details about the policies above, contact the Office of Military and Veteran Student Services

    The University of Louisville is proud to be a member of the U.S. Government’s Federal Academic Alliance (FAA). We offer all U.S. Federal Government employees* a 10% tuition scholarship applied to the current tuition rate for all UofL online programs, each academic semester**. For additional information about our membership in the FAA visit http://uofl.me/faa-flyer. For information about Financial Aid visit Student Financial Aid Office (louisville.edu).

    *Excludes uniform members of the Department of Defense. Government Contractors are not eligible.

    **Federal employees remain eligible for the duration of their academic program as long as they remain employed by the federal government.

    Bioengineering
    University of Louisville
    University of Louisville
    United States of America

    United States of America, Louisville

    Go to Official Website