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Biomedical Engineering, B.S. in

The Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering (BME) at West Chester University is an interdisciplinary program that brings together engineering, biology and medicine. Students apply the theories and methods of engineering to study, develop and provide innovative technical solutions for medical disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention, and ultimately, to human health. Biomedical engineers can be found working throughout the healthcare system, from diagnosis to treatment and recovery thanks to innovations such as implantable medical devices, stem cell engineering, and the 3-D printed prosthetics.

Biomedical engineers have been behind some of the most innovative technological advances in medicine including:

Robotic and laser surgery
Imaging methods, such as ultrasound, X-rays, particle beams and magnetic resonance
Dialysis
Radiation therapy
Physical therapy devices
Wearable technology.
Are you ready to create the next healthcare innovation? West Chester University is here to help you on your journey.

Intakes

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

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PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Arrange for official (translated) transcripts and exam results to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
If in English, transcripts/exam results should be sent directly by your school to the Office of Admissions. Official translations would also need to be sent to the Office of Admissions if transcripts/exam results are not in English. Test results - IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, or Duolingo need to be sent directly by the testing agency to the Office of Admissions.
Proof of English language proficiency via one of the following options:
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Applicants must score a minimum of 80 on the internet based test (ibt) or a minimum of 550 on the written test. SAT or ACT scores can also be submitted and will be considered as a supplement to the TOEFL. The TOEFL institution code for West Chester University is 2659.
IELTS (International English Language Testing Service)
Applicants must receive an overall IELTS score at band 6.0 or above, and minimum scores of 6.0 for speaking, listening, reading and writing are preferred.
Duolingo
Applicants must receive an overall Duolingo score of 105 or above.
Completion of ELS Level 112
WCU is proud to partner with ELS Language Centers to offer conditional admission to eligible students. Once ELS Level 112 is successfully completed, enrollment at WCU as a degree-seeking student is possible.
Applicants who have taken the SAT or ACT must arrange for official scores to be sent to the Office of Admissions.
Attention Education Majors: In order to become certified as a teacher in Pennsylvania, you must be a US citizen or US permanent resident.

*It is the applicant's responsibility to supply the Office of Admissions with the necessary documents to complete their application. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to withdraw an application if the required information is not received.

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