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Biomedical Engineering

University of California Irvine (UCI)
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 39,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,475 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Irvine, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Biomedical Engineering at University of California Irvine (UCI) is a MSc 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 Biomedical 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: USD 39,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,475 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Irvine, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Biomedical Engineering programme are prepared for diverse careers in engineering:

  1. Design Engineer
  2. R&D Engineer
  3. Project Engineer
  4. Systems Engineer
  5. Technical Consultant
  6. Engineering Manager

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Cell & Tissue Engineering
  2. Quantitative Physiology: Sensory Motor Systems
  3. Quantitative Physiology: Organ Transport Systems
  4. Applied Engineering Mathematics I
  5. Applied Engineering Mathematics II
  6. Introduction to Clinical Medicine for Biomedical Engineering
  7. Seminars in Biomedical Engineering

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 3.2

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 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).

  • Students should have a bachelors degree in either an engineering, physical science or biological science discipline.
  • A cumulative GPA of 3.20 during undergraduate study is recommended for admission into the Biomedical Engineering program.
  • Minimum GRE scores of 310 (quantitative plus verbal), or minimum combined MCAT scores in Verbal Reasoning, Physical Sciences, and Biological Sciences of 30 (a minimum score of 8 on each section) are recommended.
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • One set of official original transcripts from all schools attended after high school.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 39,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,475 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: USD 39,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,475 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of California Irvine (UCI) 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 California Irvine (UCI)

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University of California Irvine (UCI)

Irvine, United States

The University of California, Irvine is a public land-grant research university in Irvine, California, United States. One of the ten campuses of the University of California system, UCI offers 87...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months