Bachelor of Biomedical Engineering
Florida International University
- Miami, 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: no
- 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
- Secondary-school completion with official transcripts (translated if not English) and SAT
- ACT or CLT scores required of international first-year applicants
- Transfer applicants need transcripts with a NACES course-by-course evaluation and a 2.0 GPA
- Financial documents are needed for the I-20.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale
- IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21)
- Duolingo IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts.
How to apply
- Check requirements and deadlines for Fall 2027 (Early Action 2026-11-02
- Regular 2026-12-16
- Final 2027-03-02) at admissions. Apply online through the FIU international first-year application and pay the USD 30 fee. Send SAT
- ACT or CLT scores and official transcripts (translated if not English)
- Transfer applicants add a NACES course-by-course evaluation. Accept the offer with the USD 200 tuition deposit by May 1. Submit financial documents for the I-20
- Then apply for the F-1 student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $22,250 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $30 USD |
| Deposit | $500 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Miami campus (page does not name the campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Engineering & Computing |
| Department | Department of Biomedical Engineering |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 128 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 year |
| Scholarship note | University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
3 Feb 2027
81 days leftProgram starts
June 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
335 days left
Scholarships
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
The next deadline is 3 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $22,250 USD per year. The application fee is $30 USD. The deposit is $500 USD. The estimated living cost is $36,882 USD.
Accepted language tests: TOEFL iBT 4.5 (new 1-6 scale, IELTS 80 on the old scale before 2026-01-21), Duolingo IELTS 6.5.
University scholarship eligibility, Funding and application conditions require confirmation.

