Apply to the Master of Engineering
Applications for Fall 2025 are complete. Applications for Fall 2026 will open in September 2025.
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The Bioengineering MEng is a full-time program, starting each Fall and completed in two semesters. Bioengineering does not offer part-time, late-start or remote options for the MEng.
Application Instructions
In addition to the standard graduate application question, applicants must complete the Bioengineering department section of the application.
Eligibility
Students from all educational fields are eligible to apply, but all applicants should be aware that the master's curriculum includes required coursework in bioengineering fundamentals. Applicants with a non-technical background should make it clear in their application why they feel that they will be able to handle the rigorous technical components of the coursework.
Applicants who already hold a master's degree in bioengineering (or a similar field) will need to carefully specify their reasons for pursuing this additional degree; duplicate degrees are not allowed.
The following are the minimum admissions requirements as outlined by the UC Berkeley Graduate Division:
- a bachelor’s degree or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution;
- a satisfactory scholastic average, usually a minimum grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale;
- enough undergraduate training to do graduate work in your chosen field.
Satisfying the minimum standards does not guarantee admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of places available. As a result, many well-qualified applicants cannot be accommodated. The average undergraduate GPA for entering students is 3.63.
If the MEng program is your preferred choice for graduate study, we encourage you to apply.