It may be reviewed, but the application cannot be accepted until all recommendations are completed. Further, we strongly suggest all letters are submitted before the application deadline to create the most competitive application possible, as applications are reviewed on a… Read More

Yes, all applications will not be reviewed until the application fee has been paid or waived. Application waivers are only available through the College of Engineering (the department does not issue these) and are only available to selected applicants. Request… Read More

The timing can vary, depending on the applied degree (MS or PhD) and departmental needs. The department targets reaching out to top PhD applicants between Jan and Feb. MS applicants should be admitted in March. Final decisions for all applications… Read More

PHD candidates The majority of applicants admitted to our PhD program are offered a fellowship, a research assistantship, or a combination of the two. Fellowships are provided by UF Graduate School and distributed at the departmental level. Again, students do… Read More

The UF BME PhD program admits students who have earned only a BS degree and those with both a BS and MS, so having an MS is not required prior to admission and earning one is not required to make… Read More

Check your application status to determine file completion. The information you receive will identify the status of your application to UF, what, if any, materials are missing, and provide instructions on how to proceed. If materials missing are items not… Read More

First check your application status to determine file completion. During peak application windows (November 1 through January 30), it may take up to 30 days for the UF Office of Admissions to record exam scores to your application. If you… Read More

Please see the full graduate school policy for English Language Proficiency. Please note that our department does NOT offer exemptions for English language proficiency.

Unofficial transcripts and degree documents are required for application review. If you are offered admission and accept, official versions are required prior to enrollment. The official documents should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions.

The BME program recognizes that students outside of BME or even engineering may be interested in earning a graduate degree in our program. As such, we have the following minimum coursework requirements for admission to both our MS or PhD… Read More