<h3>Doctoral Admission Requirements</h3>
Considering our program? You’ll need to meet the university requirements as well as the ones for our program (listed below).

If you’re an international student, you’ll need a degree from a school of higher learning authorized to grant degrees in your country.

The minimum requirements for admission into the PhD in Biomedical Engineering<b>:</b>
<ul>
 	<li>Completed <strong><a href="http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Graduate Application</a></strong> and fee ($30). <a href="http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admissions.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Apply Now</strong></a></li>
 	<li>Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering, or other closely related field from an accredited institution</li>
 	<li>Grade point average of at least 3.0/4.0 in the upper division coursework of bachelor’s degree and a GPA of at least 3.3/4.0 in the master’s degree</li>
 	<li>GRE: verbal &gt; 150,  Quantitative &gt; 153  (<strong>School code: 5206)</strong> Register for the <strong><a href="http://ets.org/">GRE/TOEFL</a></strong></li>
 	<li>Three (3) letters of recommendation</li>
 	<li>Statement of research interests and goals</li>
 	<li>International Students need a total score of 80 on the iBT TOEFL or a 6.5 overall on the IELTS</li>
 	<li>Letters of recommendation are not mandatory, but strongly recommended. <strong><a title="BME Student Letter of Recommendation" href="http://bme.fiu.edu/admission-committee/">Upload BME Student Letter of Recommendation</a></strong></li>
</ul>
<h4>Send your application and related documents to:</h4>
Florida International University
College of Engineering and Computing
10555 West Flagler Street, EC 2430
Attn: Graduate Admissions, Dean’s Office
Miami, FL 33174-1630, USA

You’ll be informed of the final admission decision when the Graduate School and the Faculty Committee of the academic department have reviewed your file.
<h4><b>Immunizations</b></h4>
As a prerequisite to registration, Florida International University requires all students born after December 31, 1956 to present documented proof of immunity to measles (Rubeola) and German measles (Rubella).
<h4><a title="International Students" href="https://cec.fiu.edu/admission/graduate-admission-requirements/admission/international-students/">International Students</a></h4>
In addition to meeting all the admission requirements of FIU and the academic program, <strong><a href="https://cec.fiu.edu/resources/students/advising/international-students/">international students</a></strong> must obtain a student visa to attend classes in the United States.
<h4><a href="http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admission-requirements.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Application Deadlines</a></h4>
Apply early! Submit your application and supporting documents by the Priority Consideration <strong><a href="http://gradschool.fiu.edu/admission-requirements.shtml" target="_blank" rel="noopener">deadline dates.</a></strong>
<h4><b>Florida Residents</b></h4>
To claim in-state tuition, you must provide copies of two of the following documents showing Florida residency for at least the last 12 months prior to the beginning of the semester:
<ul>
 	<li>Florida voter registration information</li>
 	<li>Florida driver’s license or state ID</li>
 	<li>Florida vehicle registration information</li>
</ul>
You may also submit one of the documents above, accompanied by copies of at least two of the following documents:
<ul>
 	<li>Lease, rental or mortgage contract</li>
 	<li>Letter from utility company (Electric, telephone, cable, etc.)</li>
 	<li>Employment letter with current W-2 or W-4</li>
 	<li>Bank letter (indicating activity in account for 12 consecutive months)</li>
 	<li>Professional License</li>
 	<li>Current Florida Public School contract</li>
 	<li>In-state tuition receipt from another Florida State School (last 12 months)</li>
 	<li>Active Duty military orders</li>
 	<li>Warranty Deed</li>
 	<li>Declaration of Domicile<a href="http://registrar.fiu.edu/"><b>
</b></a></li>
</ul>
<h4><a href="http://onestop.fiu.edu/non-degree-students/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Non-Degree seeking students</strong></a></h4>
You may take classes as a <strong><a href="http://onestop.fiu.edu/non-degree-students/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">non-degree seeking</a></strong> student while you apply for admission. Up to 12 credits (4 classes) may be applied to your degree if you’re accepted into the program.
<h4><b>Need help? Get in touch:</b></h4>
<strong>Amy Knightly</strong>
Associate Director for Graduate Studies

<strong>Sara-Michelle Lemus</strong>
Graduate Admissions Coordinator
<a href="mailto:grad_eng@fiu.edu">grad_eng@fiu.edu
</a>305-348-1890
EC 2430