Overview

The mission of the California Institute of Technology is to expand human knowledge and benefit society through research integrated with education. Investigate the most challenging, fundamental problems in science and technology in a singularly collegial, interdisciplinary atmosphere, while educating outstanding students to become creative members of society. This mission is integral to the growth and success of the Medical Engineering Department.

Aims and Scope of Graduate Study in Medical Engineering

The goal of the Medical Engineering program at California Institute of Technology - Caltech is to close the gap between engineering and medicine. Our Medical Engineering research and education leverage Caltech’s strengths in engineering, applied science, and other fundamental fields, to apply emerging technological advances to medicine, and to create innovative diagnostic, monitoring, and therapeutic systems.

Our major tracks of research are: micro/nano medical technologies and devices, medical nanoelectronics, biomedical materials and biomechanics, fluidics and bioinspired design, and medical imaging and sensing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiology for Engineers

Undergraduate Research in Medical Engineering

Design and Construction of Biodevices

Special Topics in Medical Engineering: Medical Polymers

Research in Medical Engineering

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pasadena, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants whose first language or native language is not English are required to submit Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) scores with their applications.

Three letters of recommendation are required

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

65622 USD / year

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Out-of-State

65622 USD / year

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In-State

65622 USD / year

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Living costs

Pasadena

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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Overview

Aims and Scope of Graduate Study in Medical Engineering

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Pasadena

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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