	Graduate Programs
	"Sensing and Actuating Life"

Admissions

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from a recognized 4-year university, in any engineering or engineering-related disciplines including computer science, biological science, physics, chemistry, mathematics, or applied mathematics
Strong quantitative skills and background in life sciences, as evidenced by coursework or research experience
Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended - with a minimum B average cumulative (students may wait to send offical transcripts until an admissions decision is made).
GRE general test - Quantitative and Verbal
TOEFL if applicable
Three letters of recommendation
Non-refundable fee of US $65
Carnegie Mellon BME majors with a GPA of at least 3.0 may enter practicum-option M.S. Program (only) through streamlined email request with above requirements waived. Please contact the Graduate Program Administrator or the Associate Department Head for more information.

GRE & TOEFL Information

The GRE general test may be substituted with MCAT or DAT upon petition. GRE scores are considered in conjunction with other records, with no defined minimal score requirements. Carnegie Mellon students with a GPA of at least 3.3 may petition to waive the GRE requirement.

The TOEFL test is required for all international applicants whose native language is not English. The minimal iBT TOEFL score is 22 for all the sub-tests.

GRE and TOEFL scores must be within the valid period. GRE scores are vaild for 5 years while TOEFL scores are valid for 2 years. Applicants must report the scores within the application, but official reports sent directly from Education Testing Service (ETS) are not required until after admission. Please allow four to six weeks for ETS to send the official score reports to the department.

ETS Telephone number: 1-800-529-3590
ETS web address: http://www.gre.org/
CMU Code: 2074
BME Department Code: 1603
TOEFL Code: 8468-01

Inquiries

We would appreciate it if the applicants do not contact our staff regarding the status of application, the quality of credentials, or the probability of admission. All applications are considered by multiple facutly members and the staff cannot comment on individual applicant’s potential for admission until the faculty reach a consensus. Please refer to the criteria listed above and visit this FAQ for answers to most general questions. Inquiries about admissions standard and potential will be responded with this form letter.
Foreign students please visit online Office of International Education.
For information on Carnegie Institute of Technology, please visit the CIT page for prospective students.
For any additional questions on graduate programs, please consult the Graduate Student Handbook or contact the BME Graduate Program Administrator.
For information on Living in Pittsburgh, please visit this CIT web page and the Pittsburgh Regional Alliance.

Submission

All applicants, US and International, must complete the application online. The process is designed to allow editing and revision until satisfaction. Once an online file has been created, DO NOT create additional accounts/files as multiple online application files will jeopardize the application process. Please contact the BME Graduate Program Administrator for any problems.

Fall Admittance Deadline for Ph.D.: December 1
Fall Admittance Deadline for M.S.: January 15 (non-CMU students), April 30 (current CMU students only)
Fall Admittance Deadline for practicum-option M.S./E&TIM Dual Masters: January 31

Spring Admittance Deadline for All Graduate Programs: October 1

Practicum-Option M.S. Application Forms for CMU CIT or MCS students Only

Otherwise Start Online Application

(Updated 05/15/2013)

Graduate Programs

"Sensing and Actuating Life"