Program in Biomedical Engineering
Birmingham, AL
38
Students
Urban
Setting
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The University of Alabama at Birmingham / Program in Biomedical Engineering is located in Birmingham, AL, in an urban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | ||
| Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (MSBME) |
Degrees Awarded
| Master's Degrees | 8 |
| Doctoral Degrees | 1 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? | No |
| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? | No |
| Terminal master's degree available? | No |
Degree Requirements
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Thesis Alternate accepted |
| Doctoral Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
38
Applied
10
Accepted
7
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
60
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | January 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| Doctoral Degree Exam | GRE General Test | |
| International Students | Exam | Details | TOEFL: Required | TOEFL IBT score: 90 |
| IELTS: Required |
IELTS Paper score: 7 |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Types of financial support available |
Fellowships Research Assistantships |
|---|
Student Body
38
Total Graduate Students
13%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.63% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.53% |
| White or Caucasian | 47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | Not Reported |
| Asian | 2.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 5.26% |
| Unknown | 2.63% |
Gender
Male (68%)
Female (31%)
Faculty
12
Total faculty
Full-time (5)
Part-time (7)
Male (10)
Female (2)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, cardiac electrophysiology, computational biology and neuroscience, ocular biomechanics and medical device development, biomedical implants and devices |
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 4,726,920 |
Location & Contact
Address
1720 2nd Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States
Birmingham, AL 35294
United States