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Brown's Biomedical Engineering program delivers innovative, cross-disciplinary graduate education bridging engineering, biology, and medical sciences. The curriculum focuses on four interconnected research domains: regenerative medicine/tissue engineering, neuroengineering/imaging, biomaterials/nanotech, and biomechanics. These research initiatives are solving critical biological and medical challenges while creating novel treatments to enhance patients' lives. What sets this program apart is its robust partnerships across academia, healthcare institutions, and the biotech industry. Students enroll in engineering, biology, and medical courses, obtain hands-on clinical training at Brown-affiliated teaching hospitals, and participate in dynamic internships with biomedical technology firms. Combined with thesis research, these experiences equip graduates with both theoretical knowledge and practical expertise to transform scientific discoveries into real-world medical solutions.
Open to students with backgrounds in engineering, physics, applied math, or computer science. Students with degrees in the biological sciences require documented completion of coursework in these quantitative areas to be considered for the program. Students without this background, who are interested in applied sciences, should consider our sister program in Biotechnology.
Regarding TOEFL, the recommended minimum score for admission consideration is 577 on the paper-based test and 90 on the Internet-based test. For IELTS, the recommended minimum overall band score is 7.