Program Overview
The Medical Device Engineering at University of California San Diego is a Master 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 Medical Device 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: EUR 35,281 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: San Diego, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Medical Device 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
- Medical Devices: Clinical Perspectives
- Fundamentals of Physiology and Anatomy
- Mechanics and Transport Processes for Biomedical Device Design
- Design and Implementation of Medical Device Technology I
- Biomaterials for Medical Device Design
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).
- Bachelor\'s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, or physics\xc2\x95Undergraduate/post-baccalaureate record (a minimum GPA of 3.0 in the final two years of study)\xc2\x95Two years of relevant work experience or equivalent
- Completed online application for graduate admission
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 35,281 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 35,281 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of California San Diego 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, San Diego
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, United States
University of California, San Diego is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months