Master's and PhD Programs in Biomedical Engineering

To be eligible for admission to the Graduate School at Marquette University, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent must be completed prior to starting graduate school.
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.
• Demonstrated English proficiency for non-U.S. citizens.

Applicants to the biomedical engineering graduate programs must have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering, physical science or life science disciplines, and if not, the faculty admissions committee may require prerequisite course(s) to be completed.

Application Requirements

Read all application instructions prior to beginning an application.

• Complete the application form and fee online.
• MS and ME applicants apply through Marquette University Graduate School’s online application.
• PhD applicants apply through the Medical College of Wisconsin’s online application.
• Transcripts:
  • Submit copies of all current and previous college/universities except Marquette¹
• Three letters of recommendation.
• GRE test scores (general test only, optional). Although normally required, the GRE is optional for students applying for the 2024-25 Academic Year.
• A brief statement of purpose that includes the proposed area of research specialization.
• For master of engineering applicants only: an interview with the ME program director.
• For international applicants only: TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.

^{1Upon admission, final official transcripts from all previously attended colleges/universities, with certified English translations if original language is not English, must be submitted to the Graduate School within the first five weeks of the term of admission or a hold preventing registration for future terms will be placed on the student’s record.} 

This program has rolling admission, which means you may apply and submit all application materials any time before the following dates:

• Fall term admissions – August 1 (June 1 for international applicants)
• Spring term admissions – December 15 (October 1 for international applicants)

Applicants who wish to be considered for merit-based financial aid (graduate assistantships/fellowships) should be aware of the merit-based financial aid deadlines by which all applicant materials must be received by the Graduate School:

• Fall term: February 15
• Spring term: November 15

The Department of Biomedical Engineering draws on the university's financial aid resources and seeks additional public and private funds to offer qualified graduate students opportunities as research fellows, teaching assistants, research assistants and minority student fellows. Applicants may also be considered for the Research Leaders Fellowship. Private scholarships may also be available. U.S. citizens and permanent residents may be eligible to apply for need-based federal aid (loans) to help fund their educational expenses as well.