Master of Biomedical Engineering
University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Knoxville, United States
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A 120-credit on-campus engineering degree focused on assistive and medical technology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): 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 equivalent to a US bachelor degree from a recognised institution. Non-US degrees need a minimum 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (3.3 with prior graduate work)
- US degrees 2.7 overall or 3.0 in the senior year. Programmes may require GRE or GMAT and set higher standards.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 80
- IELTS 6.5
- Duolingo 120
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Bachelor's Degree Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the graduate programme admission criteria and application dates. Complete the online graduate application on the official university website. Upload the required academic qualifications and programme-specific supporting documents. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $60 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Knoxville |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Tickle College of Engineering |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Apr 2027
152 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 15 Apr 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $32,462 - $54,267, $43,365 USD per year. The application fee is $60 USD. The estimated living cost is $23,937 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3. Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 80, IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 120, IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available through the university colleges and academic departments. The Global Ambassador Scholarship is restricted to eligible incoming first-year international undergraduates and does not apply to every graduate program.