All Undergraduate admissions are handled at the university level. Please visit UB Undergraduate Admissions for information on applying as an undergraduate student.
For information about the Biomedical Engineering major, visit the UB Undergraduate Academic Programs website.
Current UB Biomedical Engineering students may be eligible to apply to a Combined Degree Program. More information on Combined Degree Programs can be found on the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences website.
Our graduate application process is entirely online. Interested students should submit their application and application materials using UB's Application Management System. Please do not send any physical documents to our office.
GRE scores are not required, but applicants are encouraged to submit GRE scores, if available.
Applications for admission are evaluated by the graduate committee on the basis of criteria reflecting academic quality and probable success in advanced study. These criteria are:
Superior grades and exam scores are important for admission. However, cases exist where students not having the highest grades were admitted partly on the basis of strong letters of recommendation clearly indicating superior ability and dedication in undergraduate research.
It is advantageous to request letters from individuals who have significant knowledge of your abilities-for instance, professors who have taught you in more than one course or with whom you have carried out an independent study project or research. You should give these individuals as much lead time as possible so that they will not be rushed and will be able to write detailed and thoughtful letters of recommendation.
Using the Application Management System, every applicant must submit the following:
GRE scores are not required, but applicants are encouraged to submit them if available (Institution Code 2925, Department Code 1603).
English language proficiency is required for international applicants. You do not need to provide official test scores in order for your application to be considered. Unofficial test scores are sufficient for the admissions committee to review. Applicants need to upload an unofficial copy of one (1) single test and also type their scores into the "Test Score" tab on the application.
International applicants will also be required to submit copies of their passport, Visa and I-20 if one has already been obtained, and financial documentation. These documents do not need to be submitted prior to applying, but if the department offers admission they must be submitted before the applicant can be formally approved.
PhD applicants are strongly encouraged to submit and complete their application prior to December 15th for full consideration of funding and fellowships. The deadline for MS and PhD applicants is January 15th, but applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis. International applicants requiring a visa must apply by March 1st for Fall admission; all materials must be received by this deadline.
International applicants requiring a visa must complete their application by September 30th for Spring admission. Domestic students should apply by October 31st. Applications received after these dates will continue to be reviewed on a rolling basis.
If you have graduate admissions questions, contact gradeng@buffalo.edu or visit our Frequently Asked Graduate Admissions Questions.
For questions about graduate studies in the Biomedical Engineering department contact be-grad@buffalo.edu.
