Graduate Program
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Graduate Students: For expedited review,
please submit your application by JANUARY 1, 2009. Apply
Now!
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The Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia
has 21 core and 20 joint faculty pursuing research in
Cardiovascular Bioengineering,
Biomedical & Molecular Imaging,
Cellular & Molecular Bioengineering,
Computational Systems Bioengineering,
Musculoskeletal Bioengineering,
and Tissue Engineering & Biomaterials.
We offer the following graduate degrees in Biomedical Engineering through the
School of Engineering and Applied Sciences:
- Master of Engineering (ME) is a professional degree designed to strengthen the
student's competence in engineering primarily through additional coursework.
- Master of Science (MS) includes both coursework and research, culminating in a
thesis. Graduates of the MS program typically pursue careers in
industry or continue their research endeavors in a Ph.D. program.
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) is designed for students who wish to pursue research careers.
Graduates of the PhD program are well-prepared for careers in academia, government, and industry.
To find out more about graduate study at the University of Virginia, consult
the U.Va. Graduate Guide.
If you are interested in applying, forms and instructions for both
domestic and international students can be found on the
School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) website.
In addition, please consider the following application tips:
1) Apply for the final degree you wish to obtain.
If you want to pursue a Ph.D. at UVa, you should apply to the Ph.D. program. You do
not need to complete an M.S. degree before beginning your
Ph.D. studies with us.
2) Be as specific as you can about what research areas and
laboratories interest you.
Telling us which professors and labs best match your interests helps us make
sure the right people read your application.
3) The primary difference between the M.S. and the M.E. is the depth
of the research component.
The M.E. requirements include coursework
and a small research project, while the M.S. requirements include a
more extensive research experience culminating in a thesis.
If you have any questions about our program, please see our FAQs
or contact us by email or phone.
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