Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
University of Texas at San Antonio
- San Antonio, United States
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
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): 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
- International freshmen: equivalent of a US high school diploma and 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale)
- SAT/ACT optional
- Transfer: 2.25 (US college) or 2.5 (foreign college) GPA and NACES credential evaluation of foreign college work
- English proficiency
- Some majors add requirements.
Minimum GPA
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21)
- PTE Academic 58
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 (grade C or higher)
- Duolingo 95
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Secondary School Graduation Certificate
- English Language Test Results
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload academic records and the required supporting admission 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 | $28,318 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 USD |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Main Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design |
| Department | Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Full-time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
1 Jun 2027
199 days left
Scholarships
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.
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The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 1 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $28,318 USD per year. The application fee is $75 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,058 USD.
The minimum GPA is 2.5. Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 (exams before 2026-01-21) or 4.0 (exams from 2026-01-21), PTE Academic 58, Cambridge C1 Advanced 180 (grade C or higher), Duolingo 95, IELTS 6.5.
Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.