NC Biomedical EngineeringNorth Carolina State University

Program Info

Dates and tuition are specific to the 2027 intake.

Historical admission data is not published.

Statement of purpose

Statement of purpose required; apply via UNC–Chapel Hill or NC State Graduate School (considered together).

CV or resume

CV or resume.

Recommendation letters x 3

Graduate School default is three recommendations unless a program states otherwise.

Unofficial transcript(s)

From all colleges/universities attended; official typically required after admission/enrollment.

Official sources are the final authority

Academic: Bachelor's degree with GPA 3.0/4.0; Joint UNC–NC State program. Maintain overall GPA at least 3.00 if admitted; strong undergraduate preparation encouraged.
Prerequisites: Relevant academic background; Typical backgrounds in engineering, physical science, mathematics, or biological sciences.
IELTS: 6.5 overall (6.5 each component); Graduate School Academic IELTS minimum; General IELTS not accepted.
TOEFL: New scale: 4.0 overall (4.0 each component) | Old scale: 80 overall (18 each component); Graduate School minimum for tests taken on or after 21 January 2026. Speaking 5 required for TA appointment.; Graduate School minimum for tests taken before 21 January 2026. Some programs set higher minima.
GRE: Optional; Students are no longer required to submit GRE scores (catalog).