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The University of Akron
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Akron, OH
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Overview
The University of Akron / Department of Biomedical Engineering is located in Akron, OH, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | Biomedical engineering | |
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Engineering |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE Thesis Required Candidacy exam, qualifying exam |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
26
Applied
13
Accepted
1
Enrolled
Applying
45
Application Fee - Domestic
70
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | February 1st | February 1st | Yes |
| Spring deadline | September 1st | September 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Master's Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 2.75, three letters of recommendation, statement of purpose | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE | |
| Doctoral Degree Requirements | Minimum GPA of 3.0 with bachelor's degree, 3.5 with master's degree; three letters of recommendation; statement of purpose; resume |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
TOEFL Paper score: 590 TOEFL IBT score: 96 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
27
Total Graduate Students
51%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.41% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.7% |
| White or Caucasian | 33% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Gender
Male (55%)
Female (44%)
Faculty
9
Total faculty
Full-time - 9
Part-time - 0
Male (5)
Female (4)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Signal and image processing, physiological controls and instrumentation, biomechanics - orthopedic and hemodynamic, biomaterials for gene and drug delivery systems, telemedicine |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 1,497,040 |
Location & Contact
Address
302 Buchtel Common
Akron, OH 44325
United States
Akron, OH 44325
United States
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