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Dedicated to addressing the world's most pressing health challenges by pursuing novel concepts, collaborative research, and innovation, the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University is educating future biomedical engineers for careers in industry and leading research centers, creating innovative technologies and employment opportunities, and driving transformative progress in health care.
The biomedical engineering undergraduate program focuses on creating and applying engineering principles and technology to biological and medical systems. Built upon a foundational set of core courses, the bachelor's degree equips students for collaborative work with engineers, physicians, and life scientists to address diverse biological and medical issues. Elective options allow students to tailor their studies to specific interests in areas like biomechanics, biomaterials, bioinstrumentation, and biomolecular and cellular engineering. Those planning to enter specialized professional programs such as medical school can fulfill admission requirements through minor adjustments and supplements to the standard curriculum.
You are an international freshman if you:
are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or
are not graduating from a Texas high school after three years in residence in Texas and
are a student without college credit or
earned college credit prior to high school graduation (dual credit/early college high school)
English proficiency can also be demonstrated by:
Minimum TOEFL i-BT score of 80
Minimum TOEFL Essentials score of 8.5
Minimum IELTS Academic test score of 6.0 overall band (Texas A&M University does not accept the IELTS General test)
When to Apply: Spring: August 1; Fall: December 1