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Master of Biomedical Engineering

University of New Mexico - Albuquerque

  • Albuquerque, United States
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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University of New Mexico - Albuquerque campus

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

Bachelor degree from a recognised institution (3.0 US GPA for the Amigo Scholarship), Program-specific requirements set by each graduate department

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate programme and scholarship or assistantship options and its department deadline (Fall 2027 priority 2027-03-01
  2. 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

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Engineering
DepartmentInterdisciplinary: Engineering
Teaching languageEnglish
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Study pace_
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInternational 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.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The next deadline is 1 May 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.