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University of California, Irvine The Henry Samueli School of Engineering Biomedical Engineering 3120 Natural Science II Irvine, CA 92697-2715 US   Phone: 1-949-824-3494   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's M.S. - Biomedical Engineering; Doctoral Ph.D. - Biomedical Engineering On Campus   Biomedical Engineering Department Areas of Emphasis: Biophotonics – development and use of optical technologies to examine and manipulate biological systems on the sub-cellular; cellular, tissue; and organ levels Biomedical Nanoscale Systems – the development of Micro/Nano-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS/NEMS); microsensors; and micro/nanofluidics to develop new diagnostics and therapeutic tools for biomedicine Biomedical Computational Technologies – image processing and pattern analysis; data and knowledge base management; high-speed distributed computing and rendering of large biomedical data sets Tissue Engineering – the combined use of engineering and life science methods to understand, restore, maintain or improve tissue function; often involves culturing cells in three-dimensional scaffolds that mimic the extracellular matrix Neuroengineering – understanding communication between human and machine to develop better neural prostheses, e.g., cochlear implants, deep brain stimulator, and brain computer interface Orthopaedic Biomechanics – developing biomechanical systems to determine and evaluate diarthroidal joint function; injury mechanisms and reconstruction strategies     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Students should have a bachelors degree in either an engineering, physical science or biological science discipline.  Pre-Requisite Courses 6 quarters of calculus through linear algebra and ordinary differential equations, 3 quarters of calculus based physics, 3 quarters of chemistry, and 2 quarters of biology.  International Student Requirements A minimum score of 600 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)PbT, a 213 on the cBT, or a minimum score of 80 on the TOEFL iBT, is required of all international students whose native language is not English.  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: 1200 GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time:   # of Students Enrolled Part Time:   Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit:   Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:   Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black:   Religious Affiliation: