Overview

Biological Engineers use engineering methods and the principles of biology to solve some of the greatest challenges facing society today.

Graduates of the Biological Engineering degree at University of Georgia are positioned to work in a variety of industries – such as medical devices, diagnostics, genetics, healthcare industry support, pharmaceutical manufacture, drug discovery, environmental remediation, or agricultural advancement – as well as in nonprofit and academic research.

A broad area of study, bioengineering can include elements of electrical and mechanical engineering, computer science, chemistry and biology.

Careers

Biomedical engineer

Product development engineer

Field service engineer

Quality control engineer

Technical sales specialist

Process design engineer

Process safety engineer

Program educational objectives

The following Program Educational Objectives relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that UGA College of Engineering alumni with degrees in biological engineering should demonstrate as they move through their careers as engineers and as contributing members of society:

Sought, learned, and applied new knowledge to solving complex problems and pursuing life-long learning.

Synthesized knowledge across disciplines in order to understand the societal impacts of decisions and contribute effectively to teams.

Applied scientific and engineering methods to evaluate existing practices and solve biological engineering problems.

Accreditation

Officially accredited/recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Georgia (UGA) is a very large (enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Statics

Multivariable Calculus

Physics for Engineers

Electrical Circuits

Differential Equations

Fluid Mechanics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

102

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IELTS

7.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering Biology View 2508 other Bachelors in Biology in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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102

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Other requirements

General requirements

The First-Year application fee is $70 for US Citizens and $85 for International Students.
Transcript from your graduating high school
SAT/ACT scores
Secondary School Report/Counselor Recommendation
Teacher/Other Letter of Recommendation

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Out-of-State

30878 USD / year

≈ 30878 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10034 USD / year

≈ 10034 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

720 - 1170 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Careers

Program educational objectives

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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