Biomedical Engineering
Graduate Degrees Available: Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Programs
Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (M.S.B.M.E.)
The M.S.B.M.E. program prepares graduates for careers in biomedical engineering practice with government agencies, engineering firms, consulting firms or industries and to provide a foundation for continued study at the post-master’s level.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Engineering
The Ph.D. Degree in Engineering with emphasis in Biomedical Engineering is an interdisciplinary research degree earned through advanced coursework and in-depth, specialized research. Graduates from this program will be well-prepared for careers in academia, industry or government or as entrepreneurs in technology-based start-up companies.
Why Choose this Degree
Students admitted to our master's and PhD programs have the chance to work with a faculty whose research interests are vibrant and diffuse, allowing students to complete in-depth and specialized research in the areas that most interest them. Faculty specialties include:
- Research Support: Note that all students enrolled in the Ph.D. program are offered either a research or teaching assistantship. Financial support for conferences and department-related travel is also available to all graduate students.
- Preparation: The University of Arkansas is proud to prepare its graduate students for careers in a wide variety of fields, in both academia and industry.
- Close-knit culture: At the University of Arkansas, collaboration is key between students and faculty.
- City of Fayetteville, Arkansas: Recently ranked one of America's mot charming places to live, Fayetteville boasts a
"The exciting research interests of the faculty along with the extreme potential for growth of the department was a huge draw for me. I also had the opportunity to visit the university and the department before applying and I really meshed with Dr. Balachandran, my current advisor."
PhD – Nasya SturdivantConnect with Graduate Student Support Offices
Graduate Admissions and Recruitment
340 N. Campus Drive
Gearhart Hall 213
1-866-234-3957
gradinfo@uark.edu
Graduate Fellowships and Program Support
340 N. Campus Drive
Gearhart Hall 273
479-575-5869
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Graduate Student Support
340 N. Campus Drive
Gearhart Hall 272
479-387-3841
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Admissions Requirements
All Requirements and deadlines apply to PhD and MS programs
GRE
Optional
GPA
BS or MS in Engineering or ENG Equivalent degree, with 3.0 on the last 60 hrs of BS
*For non-engineering majors 3.0 GPA and completion of 3 courses in Mathematics (selected from Calculus I, Calculus II, Calculus III, Linear Algebra, and/or Differential Equations), 2 courses of university-level Biology, 2 courses of university-level Chemistry, and 2 courses of university-level (calculus-based) Physics. In addition, students will be required to enroll and complete one of the following courses to provide adequate background in Engineering Design (BMEG 2904 Biomedical Instrumentation, BMEG 3634 Biomaterials, BMEG 3124 Biomedical Signals and Systems, or BMEG 3824 Biomolecular Engineering. Students should consult the Graduate Coordinator for a complete list of courses that satisfy the Minimum Admission Criteria
English Requirements (for students who didn’t complete degree from a U.S. university whose first language is not English)
English proficiency exam taken within 2 years of application, for list of approved exams and required scores click here.
Other materials
Statement of Purpose, Three letters of recommendation, CV/Resume, Writing sample (PhD only), Assistantship Application (PhD only)
Deadlines
Fall admission deadline: January 1
Spring admission deadline: August 15
Applications will still be reviewed on case-by case basis after the above deadlines.
Graduate Program Coordinator: Dr. Kartik Balachandran, E-mail: kbalacha@uark.edu
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