Program Overview
The Bioengineering at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign is a MEng programme in Engineering over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of engineering. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Bioengineering programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 34,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,330 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Urbana, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Bioengineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Minimum Requirements
Bioinstrumentation Concentration/General Bioengineering Concentration
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in engineering or related discipline
- GPA 3.0 minimum for the last two years of undergraduate study
- GRE required for less than 2 years of work experience
- For applicants whose degree is not from an institution where English is the official language, TOEFL or IELTS test results are required
Applicants with non-engineering degrees need to have a solid engineering foundation during their undergraduate studies. This includes coursework in physics, advanced math (through calculus, linear algebra and differential equations) and chemistry. Biology courses are also beneficial.
Computational Genomics Concentration
- Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree in science, engineering or related discipline
- Basic understanding of statistics, molecular genetics and computer programming
- GPA 3.0 minimum for the last two years of undergraduate study
- GRE required for less than 2 years of work experience
- For applicants whose degree is not from an institution where English is the official language, TOEFL or IELTS test results are required
All applications are reviewed in its entirety, and not just grades or GRE scores. Personal essay as well as letters of recommendation are just as important. We understand that there may be extenuating circumstances to explain GPA and GRE scores, so the student\xc2\x92s entire background is reviewed and considered for an admission decision.
Application Checklist
- Official transcripts
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal statement (500 words or less)
- Graduate Record Examination (GRE) for those with less than 2 years of work experience. General aptitude test scores - Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical portions. The GRE is required for those with less than three years of work experience. A GRE subject test is not required.
- English Proficiency Test (IELTS or TOEFL)
English
Applicants with scores lower than the minimum noted for TOEFL or IELTS may still be admitted to the program, but they will be required to take an English as a Second Language Placement Test (EPT) upon arrival at the University. Based on the results, applicants are generally required to enroll in a non-credit "English as a Second Language" course.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 34,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,330 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 34,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 34,330 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
Illinois, US
The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is a public land-grant research university in the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area, Illinois, United States. Established in 1867, it is the founding...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months