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Biomedical engineering as a field of study aims to uncover novel physical and mathematical principles that can address challenges in biology and healthcare, including healthcare system design. This discipline focuses on applying integrated mathematical approaches to biological sciences while tackling practical issues like implementing medical information systems and creating sophisticated diagnostic tools.
Vanderbilt's Biomedical Engineering Department stands apart from other programs due to its close collaboration with the renowned Vanderbilt Medical Center, situated on our unified campus. Our medical school ranks in the top ten for NIH funding and features an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, a leading pediatric hospital, and a premier trauma facility. This tight integration and robust faculty connections across disciplines foster groundbreaking research while offering exceptional learning and investigation possibilities for students.
Qualified applicants with bachelor’s or comparable non-U.S. degrees are eligible for admission to the Graduate School. Applications from international students with three-year bachelor’s degrees will also be considered.
The minimum acceptable score on the paper-based TOEFL is 570, and for the Internet-based test, 88. Many programs, however, require a considerably higher level of proficiency.
For IELTS, the minimum acceptable score will vary by program. In many cases, a score of at least 7.0 is desirable.