Overview

The educational goals of this Biomedical Engineering program at The University of Texas at San Antonio are founded on the belief that the basic scientific approach is critical to the fundamental understanding of human health and the treatment of disease. Students in this program have access to biosciences and bioengineering laboratories at both UT Health San Antonio and UTSA.

Biomedical Engineering Objectives/Program Outcomes

BME students will demonstrate their understanding of fundamental biology concepts for biomedical applications. Fundamental knowledge of biology is evaluated.
BME students will be able to design and carry out research experiments. Fundamental research skills are evaluated.
BME students will be able to communicate research findings to diverse audience.
BME students will demonstrate their understanding of biomaterials concepts. Fundamental biomaterials knowledge and the students' abilities to apply the knowledge of biomaterials are evaluated.
BME students will demonstrate their understanding of biomechanics concepts. Fundamental knowledge of biomechanics is evaluated.
BME students will conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in all biomedical engineering research.
BME students will critically evaluate scientific literature.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Human Physiology for Bioengineers
Biology For Bioengineers
Thesis
Seminar
Responsible Conduct of Research

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

32 SCH

For the thesis option, a minimum of 32.0 semester credit hours is needed
For the non-thesis option, a minimum of 36.0 semester credit hours is needed

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

San Antonio, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 335 other Masters in Bio & Biomedical Engineering in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework with a major in a recognized science or engineering discipline.
Admissions decisions are based on letters of recommendation, previous course work, GPA and TOEFL scores. GRE scores may also be considered. Our graduate school requires at least a 3.0 GPA for admission and 79 is the requirement for TOEFL (averaging 100+, international only). GRE Scores are NOT required.
Three Letters of Recommendation attesting to the applicant's readiness for graduate study are required.
Completed online apllication that includes the official transcripts, letters of recommendation, a résumé, and a statement of the applicant's research experience, interests, and goals.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5520 USD / year

≈ 5520 USD / year
Out-of-State

5520 USD / year

≈ 5520 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

600 USD / year

≈ 600 USD / year

Additional Details

per 6 credits

Living costs

San Antonio

United States

972 - 1507 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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