Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in engineering (biomedical, chemical, electrical, industrial, mechanical, etc.) from an ABET-accredited program or its equivalent. Each application is judged on the basis of previous academic record, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores for the general test, three letters of recommendation, and the statement of purpose. International students may be required to take the TOEFL examination. International students are expected to have a TOEFL score of 625 or better for serious consideration for admission to the graduate program in biomedical engineering. Students scoring less than 600 are discouraged from applying. Students admitted to the program may have to make up deficiency course requirements. In addition, all applicants must satisfy requirements that are set forth by the Graduate School. Students should refer to the Graduate School admission requirements for details.

This material should be received by the Biomedical Engineering Department by the following deadline dates: Fall — February 15; Spring — October 1; and Summer — February 1. Note checklists provided by BME and the Graduate School. The application cannot be processed until we have received all of the application material and the file is complete.

• Signed and dated application forms. Note: Department Major Code is 115.

• Statement of purpose explaining why you want to pursue further education in BME.

• Three letters of recommendation. These letters are required from people who can accurately judge your academic performance. Letters of recommendation are submitted electronically to graduate programs through the online application.

• Official GRE aptitude scores. Notify ETS to send the scores to us (institution code 1846, department 1603).

• Official TOEFL scores. Required for international students unless a degree from a U.S. educational institution is held (institution code 1846, department 69).

  The required minimum scores are:

  • TOEFL: 550 for paper test, 213 for computer, and 80 for internet (iBT)
  • MELAB: 77
  • IELTS: 6

  An applicant whose TOEFL (paper-based) test score is below 580; TOEFL computer based test (CBT) score below 237; (TOEFL internet based iBT) test score below 92; IELTS score below 7; or MELAB below 82 must take an English assessment test upon arrival. Depending on your score you may need to register for any recommended English as a Second Language (ESL) courses in the first semester you are enrolled.

  Any international applicant who will hold a teaching Assistantship (TA), and whose native language is not English must:

  1. take the Test of Spoken English (TSE) prior to admission, or
  2. take the SPEAK test when arriving on campus

• Application fee — by check or money order, in U.S. dollars--payable to the University of Wisconsin. Send this directly to the Graduate School. By state law, this fee cannot be waived or deferred.

• Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate academic work. One official copy must be sent to the BME Grad Admissions Office for each school attended. Please do not send transcripts or any other departmental documentation to the Graduate School.

• Frequently Asked Questions

For more information, please contact and send all application materials to: BME Graduate Admissions/Student Services, 3182 Mechanical Engineering Building, 1513 University Ave., Madison, WI 53706, E-mail: bme@engr.wisc.edu.

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