Overview

Key facts

This innovative program takes advantage of the unique combination of resources and opportunities that the engineering school provides through its connection with GW’s medical school and hospital and with the biotech industries and world-class laboratories in the Washington metropolitan area.

Students in the biomedical engineering program can select classes from a broad range of disciplines. These include biomechanics, electrical engineering, physiology, biology and biotechnology.

At George Washington University you will combine what you learn in the classroom with what you learn in specialty laboratories, internships in private or federal laboratories and our design seminar. You will develop a solid understanding of Biomedical Engineering and how to use it to solve medical and biological problems.

What can I do in the Biomedical Engineering field?

The main goal of biomedical engineering is to develop novel engineering technologies that can improve our health. This requires the efforts of many people. Whether you want to be a doctor, researcher, clinician or work as a business partner to develop these technologies, a biomedical engineering degree will help you.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Medical Imaging Methods
Telemedicine
Signal and Image Analysis
Biomechanics
Biomaterials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Washington, D. C., United States

Disciplines

Bio & Biomedical Engineering View 373 other Bachelors in Bio & Biomedical Engineering 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

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
Financial Certificate
Photocopy of your Passport
International Credentials
Letters of Recommendation

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

69780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 48 months.
National

69780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

69780 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 69780 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Washington, D. C.

1705 - 2975 USD /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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