Bioengineering - Master [2 Years]
$31,516 /Yr On-campus full_time

Master of Science [M.S] Bioengineering

  • Master of Science in Bioengineering at the University of California Los Angeles is a 2 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • UCLA's Graduate Program in Computer Science offers the following degree:
    • Master of Science (MSc)
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
  • The program provide the student with a rigorous course of training in engineering and biological sciences.
  • ​Students have to successfully complete 13 courses of 44 units for the degree.
  • The areas of the study of the program are:
    • Biomedical Instrumentation (BMI)
    • Molecular Cellular Tissue Therapeutics (MCTT)
    • Imaging, Informatics, and Systems Engineering (IIS)
  • UCLA bioengineering graduate student has received a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship.
  • The typical length for the completion of the MSc degree under the capstone plan is one year and time for completion of the MSc degree under the thesis plan is two years.
  • The department has 14 faculty members and 160 graduate students.
  • The faculty and industry partners help teach courses, oversee capstone projects, and facilitate internship and job placement. 
  • The bioengineering students have been recognized by numerous awards on campus.

Tution & Application Fees

Year Year 2 Year 1
Tuition Fees $11700 $11700
Health Insurance $4714 $4714
International differential fee $15102 $15102
Other Fees NA $80
Total Fees $31516 $31596

Examinations

Exam Type Exam Name Score Out of Score Exam Level
IELTS International English Language Testing System 7 9 3
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language 87 120 3
GRE Graduate Record Examination 326 340 2

Academic Eligibility:

  • Students must complete a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Life Science, or Physical Science from a recognized institution.
  • A GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required in the last two years of undergraduate coursework.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

  • Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution
  • Or, students completed a master's degree with first-class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

Submission of GRE scores is compulsory for this program and it is recommended to submit the scores from tests taken within the last 5 years for a better chance of admission.

Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.