The coursework in the primary and secondary areas must consist of ten courses—students must take at least five courses in his/her primary area of concentration and at least three courses in a secondary area of concentration. Other courses may be recommended by the student’s advisor.

Research spanning two or more of the five college departments is strongly encouraged and is a major strength of the program.

Coursework: 30 credit hours
Research/dissertation: 30 credit hours
Total: 60 credit hours

• Application
• Application fee – $50 domestic; $75 international
• Statement of purpose – must be an original essay submitted with application. Scanned copies will not be accepted for submission.
• Resume – must be submitted with application
  • Bioengineering applicants must complete essay questions and an application background survey. Contact the department for more information
• Official transcripts – we require one official copy of each previous transcript. Send e-transcripts to the Graduate School at graduateadmissions@ucdenver.edu
• Letters of recommendation – three are required (two for civil engineering); a 4th is optional
• Official GRE scores – the college has removed the evaluation of GRE scores for admission decisions. If choosing to submit, send scores officially through ETS using code #4875. Preferred minimum score of 300+.