Deadlines
We matriculate our class of graduate students each August for Fall Term. Please upload softcopy or postmark hardcopy documents by the deadline.
15 January 2013 — Doctor of Philosophy
15 March 2013 — Master of Science
The Admissions Committee will review applications after the deadline with the goal of offering seats in the programs within 6-8 weeks of the deadline. In special cases, an applicant may receive a priority review with a priority offer.
Eligibility
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Program in Bioengineering, applicants must meet the following minimum requirements:
- completion of a bachelor degree from a United States college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association; or completion of an international degree that is equivalent to a United States bachelor degree from a college or university of recognized standing.
- prior grade point average of 3.0 / B or higher.
Core Competencies
Applicants must demonstrate preparedness for interdisciplinary graduate-level study in mathematics, biology, chemistry, physics, computer programming, and physical sciences or engineering. Your background training in core competencies will be assessed by the Graduate Admissions Committee based on prior coursework and research experience.
We recommend that prospective students complete 4 semesters of math (through multivariable calculus and differential equations), 2 semesters of physics, 2 semesters of biology or chemistry, and 1 semester of basic programming experience (ideally MatLab) in preparation for our graduate core curriculum. It also helps to demonstrate a strong research or entrepreneurial interest in bridging the work of medicine and engineering.
In special cases, an applicant who lacks recommended undergraduate-level training may be accepted on the condition that recommended background courses are taken prior to enrolling in graduate-level courses.
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only. You may enter all data or upload all documents except for official transcripts and official scores.
For instructions and checklist, please consult the Admissions website.
To start your application, please access the Apply Online portal.
Select a career: Graduate
Select a campus: Downtown Campus
Select a field of study: Bioengineering-MS or Bioengineering-PhD
Select an admit term: Fall 2013 UC Denver
Follow the prompts to complete the nine (9) sections on personal information, additional information, academic history, standardized tests, employment history, honors and awards, background information, upload documents, and submit application.
Application Fee
The application fee is $50.00 for domestic applicants or $75.00 for international applicants. It is payable online by credit card.
GRE Scores
All applicants are required to take the Graduate Record Examination aptitude test: verbal, quantitative, and analytical. A subject test is not required at this time. Official scores must be valid within the last five (5) years and reported by the Educational Testing Service to the Office of Admission. Please cite our institution and department codes.
Institution Name: U Colorado Denver - 4875
Department: Engineering - Other - Biomedical Engineering - 1603
Although the Bioengineering Graduate Program does not enforce a cut-off score, the preferred minimum GRE scores are 156/72% verbal, 160/84% quantitative, and 4.5 analytical on the current scale or 550 verbal, 760 quantitative, and 4.5 analytical on the pre-August 2011 score scale.
TOEFL Scores
All applicants whose undergraduate language of instruction is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language. Official scores must be valid within the last two (2) years and reported by the Educational Testing Service to the Office of Admission. Please cite our institution and department codes.
Institution Name: U Colorado Denver - 4875
Department: Engineering - Other - Biomedical Engineering - 1603
Although the Bioengineering Graduate Program does not enforce a cut-off score, the preferred minimum TOEFL scores are 213 CBT/550 PBT/79 iBT.
Transcripts
We require two (2) official copies of all transcripts recording prior coursework and awarded degrees. Please instruct the registrar to mail sealed hardcopies to the attention of the Graduate Admissions Committee, including the mail stop in the mailing address.
Department of Bioengineering - Admissions Committee
University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Mail Stop 8607 | Research 2 P15-6C03
12700 E 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045-2560
If the registrar issues a secure weblink, please provide the department email account:
Letters of Recommendation
We require three (3) letters of recommendation. A fourth letter is optional. Please request at least two letters from recommenders familiar with your academic performance. If your background includes industry employment, military service, volunteer work, entrepreneurial activity, or other significant achievement, please request a letter from a recommender familiar with your non-academic experience.
Each recommender that you list in the online application will be emailed a weblink, so please proofread the email account that you enter for contact information. The recommender will use the weblink to upload the letter and form directly to your portfolio. This online method is the preferred method for secure and timely receipt of letters.
If a recommender prefers to mail a letter to the department, please provide the form posted on the Admissions website and instruct the recommender to mail sealed hardcopies to the attention of the Graduate Admissions Committee, including the mail stop in the mailing address.
Department of Bioengineering - Admissions Committee
University of Colorado Denver | Anschutz Medical Campus
Mail Stop 8607 | Research 2 P15-6C03
12700 E 19th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045-2560
If a recommender prefers to email a letter to the department, please provide the form posted on the Admissions website and instruct the recommender to email secure softcopies to the attention of the Graduate Admissions Committee, using the department email account: bioengineering@ucdenver.edu
Resume
Please upload a current copy of your resume, listing education, experience, skills, awards, and other significant achievements.
Background Questions
We ask seven (7) background questions in addition to the statement of purpose. You may input your answers directly into the online form or upload your answers as a separate document, numbering your replies.
1. Which track do you plan to take?
2. What is your primary area of research interest?
3. Have you contacted a core and/or affiliated faculty member in the department to serve as your mentor/advisor in this area? If so, please identify.
4. Have you contacted any other member(s) of the department? If so, please identify.
5. Summarize your academic preparation in math, physics, life sciences, engineering, business, and computer programming (75-125 words).
6. Discuss your research and/or work experience relevant to your graduate career plans in bioengineering. For example, describe your projects, research or publications (125-250 words).
7. Explain why you are interested in a professional career in bioengineering and how joining our department for your graduate study will advance your goals? (125-250 words).
Statement of Purpose
In addition to the seven background questions (above), we request a statement of purpose that you may upload as a separate document.
"In a personal statement (essay format), please tell us about yourself, both on- and off-duty as a bioengineer (250-500 words)."
Other Documents
Based on your application status, you may be required to upload additional documents such as Tuition Classification Form, Financial Statement for International Students, International Student Additional Application Questions, Application Suspension Question Clarification, or Criminal History Question.
International Applicants
We advise all international applicants to contact the Office of International Admissions in order to discuss additional requirements such as foreign credential evaluation, financial statement, and student visa eligibility. We also encourage you to apply for scholarships from your home country for study abroad in the United States.
Application Status Inquiries
Due to the high volume of admissions correspondence, we are unable to answer enquires about the status of a specific application. Please know that our Graduate Admissions Committee will contact you to request missing materials or additional information as part of the review of your application, so be sure to keep your email address updated.
If you do not receive a decision by 30 May 2013, please email bioengineering@ucdenver.edu with your enquiry, including your name and application number.