Engineering a Healthier Future
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.
Applications are evaluated by the graduate committee on the basis of criteria reflecting academic quality and probable success in advanced study. These criteria are:
Grades and exam scores are important for admission. However, there are cases where students who did not have 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. Professors who have taught you in more than one course or with whom you have carried out an independent study project or research are ideal. You should give recommenders as much lead time as possible so that they will not be rushed and
Students can apply online. New applicants must create an account. If you have applied in the past, you will be asked to log in to your existing account to start a new application.
The application includes sections that will ask you to provide us with personal/biographical information, contact information, citizenship details, your past or current college/university, and degree details. You will be able to enter the names and contact information of your recommenders and upload supporting materials to your application. You may upload supporting documents while completing the application form or after you have submitted your application in your Application Status Portal.
You do not need official transcripts or test scores to apply. Unofficial copies are sufficient for application review, but students are encouraged to provide official copies if they have them.
A non-refundable fee of $100 is required to apply for Spring 2025 or later terms. The application fee for Fall 2024 is $85. After you submit your application form, you can pay the application fee online in your Application Status Portal with a credit card or e-check.
Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your application. Your resume or CV should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.
Please upload a brief personal statement describing your educational objectives, your experience, and why you're interested in the program. PhD applicants should also include which research areas they are interested in and the faculty they would like to work with. There is no required length or word limit for the statement.
One letter of recommendation is required to apply to the MS program. Two letters of recommendation are required to apply to the PhD program.
Letters are automatically requested when you enter recommenders' names and email addresses in your application. While we will accept letters from professional sources, we strongly prefer letters from professors acquainted with your academic interests, achievements, and abilities.
Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).
GRE scores are optional for this program. If you would like to take the GRE, you can arrange to take it through the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Official scores should come directly from ETS.
Note: the University at Buffalo Institutional Code is 2925.
International applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. The chart below outlines acceptable test types and the university's minimum score required for admission. All applicants whose native language is not English will be required to provide proof of English proficiency.
Copies may be submitted for initial review. Official scores must be sent directly to UB from the testing agency.
| Test Type | University Minimum Score | To Order... |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) (including MyBest scores) TOEFL Home Edition | 79 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL ITP Plus | 550 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| IELTS and IELTS Indicator | 6.5 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| 55 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 | ADA Department of Testing will report your official scores to central application services |
Exam results must be dated within two years from your proposed date of admission and remain valid upon entering the term for which you applied.
It is strongly recommended to make test arrangements early in the year so sufficient time can be allowed for the results to be reported before application deadlines.
Exemptions to English Language Proficiency requirements can be found on The Graduate School website.
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.