Individuals holding a bachelor's or master's degree in the life sciences or engineering/physical science fields (or the U.S. baccalaureate equivalents from a foreign institution) are encouraged to apply.

Apply and submit all required application materials to the Office of Graduate Studies.

Must have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher to be considered.
Minimum GRE of 300. The GRE can be waived for applicants with a prior graduate degree from an accredited US institution.
Applicant must have a minimum of 2 semesters (or 3 quarter sequence) of calculus and have strong quantitative skills.
Successful applicants generally have had undergraduate coursework in statistics/experimental design and in life science/biomedical science.
Statement of purpose (300 words):
The statement should include your academic and professional background, research credentials, and career plans as they relate to the degree program. Discuss research experience (academic, industrial) and any publications, grants, or patents.
Indicate your specific areas of interest within Biomedical Engineering and Biotechnology so that an appropriate fit in the program can be determined. If you have a specific interest in working with one or more of the program's faculty, describe that specific interest and identify those faculty members.
International applicants should present a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 (paper version) or 213 (computer version).