Bioengineering Program Overview

Oregon State University and the University of Oregon offer joint Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Bioengineering. Oregon State University also offers a Master of Engineering degree in Bioengineering.

M.S. and Ph.D. Program

The joint OSU-UO M.S. and Ph.D. program combine an immersive curriculum, impactful research, and targeted professional development to advance science, society, and your career.

Joint program students have full access to resources at both UO and OSU, including research facilities and collaborations, coursework, training workshops, and student groups. Ph.D. students may choose an advisor or co-advisors from the bioengineering faculty at either UO or OSU. At this time, only OSU faculty advisors are accepting M.S. students.The design of our curriculum helps students create an academic plan that drives their research and career success. This starts with minimizing core requirements to four courses that prepare students to apply bioengineering fundamentals toward innovations that advance human health. Students then tailor their individual experience by selecting elective courses that align with their research or career goals.

M.Eng. Program

While the M.S. degree includes a research project and a thesis, the M.Eng. provides students the opportunity to pursue advanced-level study without the requirement for a research thesis. M.Eng. degrees are intended as terminal degrees, not as preparation for a doctorate, and will emphasize job-related knowledge and skills. Although not required, students wishing to pursue a Ph.D. in the future are advised to pursue an M.S. degree, not the M.Eng.

M.Eng. students can design their curriculum to match their career goals. Required coursework includes the bioengineering core – Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, Modeling of Physiological Systems, and Drug and Medical Device Regulation – as well as electives selected from a wide range of course offerings in engineering, mathematics, biomedical sciences and other fields.

For M.S. and Ph.D. program: Please see the requirements for the OSU/UO joint program application (https://advanced.oregonstate.edu/portal/BioE). 

For the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) program: 

International students interested in the M.Eng. program should apply through Master's International Direct.

Grade Point Average

The School of CBEE requires a four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent baccalaureate degree or any subsequent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, plus all work completed thereafter.

Or

A four-year baccalaureate degree (or international equivalent), a professional degree, or an appropriate U.S./Canadian alternative degree, from an regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, and a 45-quarter credit equivalent graduate degree from a regionally accredited (US) or recognized (International) college or university, with a cumulative B average (equivalent 3.00 on a U.S. 4.00 grading scale) on the most recent graduate degree.

GRE

The GRE is not required for application/admission into our programs.

Language Proficiency

The CBEE minimum TOEFL is 580 (237 computer, 92-93 iBT with a minimum score of 18 on each section). TOEFL must be less than two years old at the time you will start your studies. The IELTS is accepted as well. The minimum score is 6.5. Language Proficiency tests are not required for US citizens or those who received their undergraduate degree from an English speaking country institution.  If your scores do not meet the minimum requirements you are encouraged to seek admission through the INTO Graduate Pathways Program.

Only complete applications will be reviewed and considered for admission.

Application Cycles/Deadlines

CBEE only accepts students for the fall term. We do not allow admissions for winter or spring terms.

• Application deadline for M.S. and Ph.D. programs: December 1, 2024 (priority consideration)

• Application deadline for M.Eng. program: May 1, 2025

Assistantships/Funding

The School of CBEE application process is highly competitive and we normally make no more than 10-15 offers of support (assistantships) per year. Applicants with a very strong record and particular aptitude for graduate research may be offered an assistantship which provides a stipend and tuition remission. We can't guarantee that you will always be awarded funding. These are offered each February for the upcoming school year. Graduate assistants may work up to 20 hours per week during the academic year. If you are not awarded funding you should be prepared to be a self-supporting student. Also, due to the limited number of assistantships available, a preference is awarded to doctoral students and masters students are generally not financially supported by the School. Applicants to the School of CBEE do not need to complete a separate application in order to be considered for assistantships.

For full-consideration of all available funding opportunities, applicants must submit a complete application packet by December 1, 2024. A complete application packet consists of the completed application, 3 letters of reference (included in application process), resume/CV, language proficiency scores (if applicable), and copies of transcripts from all post-secondary coursework.

During the application process, among other information, you will be required to submit the following: 

•        Application for Graduate Admission: online Graduate Application for Ph.D. and M.S. (M.Eng. online application coming soon)

• Academic Records/Transcripts from each institution attended, showing graded course work for all academic work attempted or completed 

• Personal Statement/Essays 

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae 

• Letters of Reference: As part of the application, you will provide the names and emails of reference writers who will be contacted to submit confidential electronic letters

• A satisfactory proficiency in the English language is required for admission - M.S. and Ph.D. applicants must meet joint program language requirements and M.Eng. applicants must meet OSU language requirements 

• Application Fee - $75.00 for domestic students, $85.00 for international students

If you have additional questions please email at cbee-gradinfo@oregonstate.edu