Master of Biomedical Engineering
University of New Mexico - Albuquerque
- Albuquerque, United States
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 120-credit on-campus engineering degree focused on assistive and medical technology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Biomedical Engineering. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Biomaterials
- Biomedical device design
- Data science
- Health care
- Prosthetics and orthotics
- Wearable technology
Curriculum
- 120 credits: a liberal arts core
- Then 10 foundational biomedical engineering courses and six electives drawing on computer
- Electrical and mechanical engineering. Labs use 3D printing
- Bioprinting and electronics. A freshman capstone introduces the design process
- A senior capstone is run with a clinical or industry partner.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree from a recognised institution (3.0 US GPA for the Amigo Scholarship)
- Each graduate department sets its own requirements such as GPA
- Test scores
- Statement and references
- English proficiency required.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- University Transcripts
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme and scholarship or assistantship options and its department deadline (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
- final 2027-05-01). Apply online to UNM and pay the 70 USD fee. Submit official English proficiency scores if needed. The graduate department reviews the application. Receive the admission decision and any assistantship or scholarship offer. Accept and submit financial and academic documents showing first-year funding. Receive the I-20 and attend the visa appointment. Arrange travel and housing and arrive on campus.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,150 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $70 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Engineering |
| Department | Interdisciplinary: Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
169 days left
Scholarships
International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,150 USD per year. The application fee is $70 USD. The estimated living cost is $16,838 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5.
International Amigo Scholarship may enable qualified international graduate students to pay resident-rate tuition. Graduate scholarships are competitive; departmental nomination or programme-specific requirements can apply. Award is not automatic or guaranteed.

