Program Overview
The Biological Engineering at University of Hawaii at Manoa is a MSc programme in Engineering over 24 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 Biological Engineering 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Honolulu, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biological Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:
- Design Engineer
- R&D Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Systems Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Engineering Manager
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'21 course credits and 9 thesis research credits.\', \'MBBE 699 and 700 cannot be used to satisfy course credit requirements.\', \'12 or more course credits must be at 600 level or above.\', \'12 or more course credits must be in biological engineering; of these 9 must be earned in courses numbered 600-698.\', \'One graduate seminar in biological engineering or equivalent.\', "Pass a final oral examination administered by a committee of three or more graduate faculty, chaired by the student\'s thesis advisor.", \'Enrolled in the graduation semester. If all other course work is completed, one credit of BE 700 must be taken in the graduation semester.\', \'27 course credits and 3 credits of MBBE 699 on a design or research project.\', \'MBBE 699 cannot be used to satisfy course credit requirements.\', \'18 or more course credits must be at 600 level or above.\', \'18 or more course credits must be in biological engineering; of these 12 must be earned in courses numbered 600-698.\', \'One graduate seminar in biological engineering or equivalent.\', "Pass a final oral examination administered by a committee of three or more graduate faculty, chaired by the student\'s advisor.", \'Enrolled in the graduation semester. If all other course work is completed, one credit of BE 500 must be taken in the graduation semester.\']
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).
- A Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited engineering program of its equivalent GPA of at least 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.\xc2\xa0
- All prospective students must submit scores of the GRE General Test. In special cases, submission of scores may be delayed with permission from Graduate Education. Foreign students must also submit TOEFL scores (see Graduate Bulletin for exceptions). A minimum TOEFL score of 250 on the computer-\xc2\xadbased test (or 100 on the internet-\xc2\xadbased test) is required.
- All applicants are expected to have completed courses or equivalents in engineering, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, and one additional upper division course in cellular or molecular biology. Students may be accepted with deficiencies in one or more of these areas, however, deficiencies must be made up during the first year of enrollment, and will not count toward graduation requirements.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 18,384 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Hawaii at Manoa 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 Hawaii at Manoa
University of Hawaii at Manoa
Honolulu, United States
University of Hawaii at Manoa is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-01-09
- Language English
- Duration 24 months