Vanderbilt University, MEng, Biomedical Engineering

Four-year Bachelor's degree. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores. In most cases, international applicants are required to take the TOEFL. There are no strict minimum GPA or GRE requirements; however, the department does not expect to admit students with less than a B average in their undergraduate work or GRE scores below the 50th percentile. Applicants for study in biomedical engineering should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or science, with the following minimum preparation: Biology- two semesters of molecular-based biology Mathematics- calculus, differential equations, and statistics; one semester of computer programming highly recommended. Physics- two semesters, modern physics recommended Chemistry- two semesters; biochemistry or organic chemistry recommended Engineering - introductory courses in two of the following three areas: materials science or biomaterials, mechanics or fluid mechanics, transport or heat and/or mass transfer, signals and systems. Courses in instrumentation and systems physiology are highly recommended. Research or Design Experience - highly recommended. Applicants should have a minimum 3.0/4.0 grade point average overall, in the last two years of undergraduate study, and in their major field.