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Biomedical engineering is a scientific engineering field that utilizes engineering and technological concepts within healthcare. Play a role in advancing medical innovations and healthcare systems, applying your expertise to influence policy and improve lives. Engage in undergraduate research projects in partnership with Mizzou's medical, agricultural, and veterinary programs. Our comprehensive curriculum equips students for professions in conventional engineering, medicine, veterinary science, law, healthcare, policy, and academia through specialized tracks in four key areas:
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Imaging & Instrumentation
Biomaterials
Biomechanics
Students must complete High School Coursework with 13 units (one unit = one year in class) of the following core coursework: Mathematics - Four units (algebra or higher), Science - Three units, Social Studies - Three units, Languages - Two units, Fine Arts - One unit.
High School grades
Your core coursework grades must meet one of the following requirements:
If your high school does not use one of the scales listed above, your grades will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 scale. Scores are determined by the AACRAO International Education Services.
English Language Requirements:
Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum DET score of 110 on the test with 3 of the 4 section scores at or above a 100.
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): minimum TOEFL score of 79 on the online test with no section score below 17.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS): minimum IELTS score of 6.5 with no section score below a 6.
Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: a minimum overall Cambridge English C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency score of 180.
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): a minimum overall PTE score of 59.