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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 39,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 27,475 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Irvine, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Biomedical 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
- Cell & Tissue Engineering
- Quantitative Physiology: Sensory Motor Systems
- Quantitative Physiology: Organ Transport Systems
- Applied Engineering Mathematics I
- Applied Engineering Mathematics II
- Introduction to Clinical Medicine for Biomedical Engineering
- Seminars in Biomedical Engineering
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
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)
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
