Biomedical Engineering Track
Program Description
This track leads to a A Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). UTSA and The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) jointly offer graduate studies in Biomedical Engineering. The primary objective of this Joint Graduate Program is to broadly train students in the principles of biomedical engineering, so they are well prepared to participate in the development of new approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases. The program is designed to build on the scientific interactions and cooperation between the biomedical engineering and clinical scientists of the UTHSCSA and the engineering and basic science faculty at the UTSA. It is believed that this distinctive type of interdisciplinary research environment offers students the best opportunity to develop into well-rounded, competitive biomedical engineering professionals. Many of the BME Program faculty on the UTSA campus are housed in the newly completed 220,000 square foot Biotechnology, Sciences and Engineering (BSE) Building, winner of the 2006 Education Design Showcase Award. A second 148,127 square foot building, Applied Engineering & Technology (AET) was completed in the fall of 2009. Current and new BME faculty have laboratory and office space in both buildings.
Learn more about this UTSA Graduate Program
Learn more about this UTSA Graduate Program:
Graduate Admission Requirements
For complete details: Graduate Admissions Checklist
For important deadlines: Graduate Application Deadline
If you need assistance with your application, contact Graduate Admissions at: GraduateAdmissions@utsa.edu
Graduate Admission requirements vary by program. Please check your individual degree program for more details.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- 2.3-2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale
- 1-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 71 or equivalent
- 2-Semester Pathway: TOEFL iBT 61 or equivalent
To apply for the Graduate Pathway, you must submit the following:
- Graduate School Application: 2025-2026
- Non-Refundable Application Fee: $90
- Official TOEFL / IELTS Test Scores / Duolingo
- Passport & Confirmation of Financial Resources
Sample Course Maps - M.S. in Biomedical Engineering
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2-Semester Pathway |
Program Components 9 credit hours apply from pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Biomedical Engineering) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Communication for Academic Discourse | 3 | ||
| Reading for Academic Success II | 3 | ||
| Student Success I | 3 | ||
| BME 6123 Medical Device Design | 3 | ||
| Total | 12 | ||
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| BME 6403 Biomedical Terminologies for Entrepreneurs | 3 | ||
| BME 6413 Working Knowledge in the Biomedical Industries | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
| 1-Semester Pathway Course Map |
Program Components 6 credit hours apply from Pathway toward degree completion (M.S. in Biomedical Engineering) |
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Entry requirements
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Semester 1 | Progression Requirements
These courses are delivered through the UTSA English Language Center and are required to develop English proficiency |
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| Course Title | ELC hours Credit-bearing hours |
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| Advanced Communication | 3 | ||
| Writing for Academic Success | 3 | ||
| Student Success II | 3 | ||
| BME 6123 Medical Device Design | 3 | ||
| BME Biomedical Terminologies for Entrepreneurs | 3 | ||
| Total | 15 | ||
Tuition & Fees
UTSA offers top-quality education and services at a competitive price. Click here to learn more about tuition and fees for the Biomedical Engineering Track.
