Graduate Admissions FAQs

Get your questions answered about graduate program offerings through the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Case Western Reserve University. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Even though the application deadline for the PhD program in biomedical engineering is May 31 to be considered for the fall semester, you should apply by Dec. 15 to be considered for the regular recruitment process and Open House.

  • CASE institution code: 1105
  • GRE department code: 1603
  • TOEFL department code: 69

No.TOEFL is required from an international student who is not native English speaker, unless a graduate from a U.S. university.

Typical GPA is greater than 3.5/4.0, but the students from highly competitive universities may have a lower GPA.

Based on complete applications that are highly rated, students will be invited to campus for a weekend at the end of February or early March with most expenses paid. Students are not encouraged to come to campus for a visit unless a faculty member is willing to meet with the student.

The minimum level is four semesters of calculus with differential equations. Most students will have mathematical applications in engineering at a higher level.