University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health Biomedical Engineering Graduate Interdisciplinary Program PO Box 210240 Tucson, AZ 85721 US   Phone: 1-520-626-9134 Fax: 1-520-626-8726   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 is a discipline which integrates the engineering sciences with biology and medicine. The field of biomedical engineering has seen a dramatic escalation in activity over the past 20 years leading to the development of a wide variety of medical devices, medical procedures, and a basic understanding of biological processes. Engineering approaches are becoming increasingly important in modern biological and medical research and in the development of new technologies that stem from recent discoveries. The University of Arizona has established strengths in medical and biological engineering with faculty members providing education and research opportunities from nearly every scientific discipline on this campus. During the first year, course work includes foundation BME core courses and introduction to research opportunities in faculty laboratories. Continued studies and research are flexible and include advanced graduate courses in engineering and life sciences, research methods, thesis credits (M.S.), dissertation credits (Ph.D.) and a research seminar series. Each student's course of study is developed with the guidance of a mentor and advisory committee. Students are also encouraged to participate in clinical and industrial internships which provide experience in state of the art applications of biomedical engineering. The strength of the Biomedical Engineering Program derives largely from the flexibility afforded by the broad biomedical engineering research interests of the interdisciplinary faculty who participate in the Program. This allows each student the freedom to design a unique program of study to meet individual career goals.     Accreditation Information:   # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree in engineering or life sciences is required for admission.  Pre-Requisite Courses In addition to a Bachelor's degree is engineering or life sciences, applicants are required to have had Physics, and a computer course. Math, up to differential equations, + research experience helps  International Student Requirements See our Graduate College website for international student requirements  Requirements Qualifying Exam: GRE Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: 3.0 English Proficiency: Yes Research Competency: Yes Clinical Internship: No   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 3996  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 3109  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $628  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11304  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Not applicable