We offer both a Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Bioengineering. The MS degree is not required for entrance into our PhD program.
Yes. We only expect to admit highly accomplished undergraduate students, with undergraduate research experience, and research interests that fit our research program strengths.
Yes, but all are highly competitive.
The Fall 2007 fee for application to KU Graduate School is $45 (online domestic), $55 (paper domestic), $55 (online international), $60 (paper international).
We anticipate our MS and PhD students to finish in approximately two and four years, respectively. This will vary depending on the student’s background and motivation.
The MS in Bioengineering requires a thesis.
Students interested in pursuing a bioengineering graduate degree should have a bachelor’s degree or masters degree in engineering, the biological sciences, physical sciences, or a related field.
There are two undergraduate degrees, Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering, which offer concentrations in bioengineering. We do not currently offer a BS in Bioengineering.
We do not have a target number for how many students we accept each year. We are looking to accept highly qualified and motivated students ready for graduate studies in bioengineering.
We expect the actual number to vary from year to year. We plan on a healthy mix of domestic and international students as reflected by our applicant pool.
Our semesters follow the calendar established by the University of Kansas. The Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters generally begin in the third week of August, the third week of January, and the first week of June, respectively
The prerequisite courses and bachelor’s degree may be completed at any accredited college or university.
We do not have a required GPA, although we expect a GPA of 3.5/4.0 or above.
We only require the general test.
We do not require a specific score on any section of the GRE.
Please visit the Educational Testing Service website.
Courses are offered on both campuses. Some courses may be broadcasted across campuses.
Faculty advisors are distributed across the two campuses. The student will choose from the faculty advisors who have expressed an interest in accepting the student.
We advise students to research the available tracks of study, including talking to the faculty advisors and graduate students in the track of interest. Information is available on our website regarding our tracks of study.
The Test Of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for any international student who applies for acceptance into our program. Additionally, the Test of Spoken English (TSE) may be required. Please see KU English Language Requirements for more details.
