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University of Kansas

Lawrence , Kansas ,United States

Master of Science in Biomechanics and Neural Engineering

Biomechanics is the scientific discipline that studies biological systems, such as the human body, using the methods of Mechanical Engineering. The purpose is to create new and innovative approaches, advance fundamental concepts, and apply knowledge to the improvement of the mechanics of biological systems.

While biomechanics represents a broad area of research, from the design of dental implants to the understanding of fluid dynamics in the vascular system, the biomechanics research focus at KU is on the human musculoskeletal system.

Our mission is to provide a quality graduate research and educational experience with emphasis on understanding and analyzing the mechanics of the human body through experimental measurement, mathematical modeling and computer simulations. This effort includes studies of the mechanics of the whole-body as a system, a group of body parts as a sub-system, and an individual body part as a component.

While this program is firmly grounded on the techniques in mechanical engineering, the nature of the research is multidisciplinary. Collaborative research is being fostered among researchers in engineering, mathematics, the sciences and the KU Medical Center.

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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

Job Opportunity Potential

The Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science provides a variety of career resources to students and graduates, including networking events, internships, alumni insights, job postings, and much more. Additionally, the KU Career Center offers many resources on exploring career fields, career building, resume writing, mock interviews, job and internship fairs, and more.The Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science Professional Network provides information and connections with alumni and business professionals.

Geography
A major in geography may lead to a career in cartography, environmental analysis, GIS, physical geography, regional analysis, urban and regional planning, or to employment that requires some combination of geographic sub-fields. Explore the KU Career Center's resources for geography. 

Atmospheric Science
A major in Atmospheric Science may lead to careers in weather forecasting, environmental consulting, and air pollution specialists. Explore the KU Career Center's resources for atmospheric science. 

PSW Opportunity

3 Years PSW

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

First-year students are assured admission into KU’s College of Liberal Arts & Sciences or School of Social Welfare if they meet one of these combinations:

A 3.25 GPA on a 4.0 scale, no test scores required or regardless of test score submitted
An ACT score of at least 21 or an SAT score of at least 1060 plus a GPA of at least 2.0
Transfer students are assured admission with 24+ transferable credit hours at a GPA of 2.5 or higher from a regionally accredited community college, college, or university.

All students are encouraged to apply, as we individually review each application for these factors: 

Cumulative high school GPA
ACT or SAT scores, if available
GPA in the core curriculum
Strength of courses
College transcripts, if sent

To be considered for admission to the School of Engineering, beginning first-year students must meet or exceed the following minimum standards:

Must be admissible to the University of Kansas by assured admissions or individual review AND
Have a 3.0+ GPA AND
Have a mathematics ACT score of 22 (or math SAT score of 540).
Important: Simply meeting these requirements won't guarantee admission to a School of Engineering degree program. Students who perform beyond these minimums will have a better probability of being admitted to their selected major.

Minimum Academic Standards for Direct Admission into Degree Program for incoming Freshmen
Students with a 26+ Math ACT (600+ Math SAT) or meet eligibility requirements for MATH 125 (Calculus I) may be admitted directly into their chosen major, with the exception of those seeking admission into an EECS program. Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Interdisciplinary Computing students must have a 28+ Math ACT (640+ Math SAT) or eligibility for MATH 125 for direct admission.

First-Year General Engineering Program
Students with a 22-25 Math ACT (540-580 Math SAT) or meet eligibility requirements for Math 104 (Pre-Calculus) are admitted to the School of Engineering First-Year Experience non-degree program for undergraduate students.

First-year Engineering students have one academic year (two semesters and one summer) to transition into a degree program. Admission to a degree program is possible after one of the following is met:

Complete 12+ credit hours at KU, earn a "B" or higher in Math 104 (Pre-Calculus), earn a "C" or higher in all science and engineering courses, and earn a KU GPA of 2.5+ OR
Earn a "C" or better in MATH 125 (Calculus I), earn a "C" or better in all science and engineering courses, and earn a KU GPA of 2.5+

TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition 79 (18 minimum subscore)
TOEFL paper-delivered test 60 (18 minimum subscore)
IELTS 6.5 (6.0 minimum subscore)
PTE and PTE Academic 53
SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing 590
ACT English 22
AP English Grade 4
AS and A level English Languages Exams Grade of B on both exams

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
  • Duration: 02 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 61190 USD
    Annual Cost of Living: 14000 USD
    Application Fee: 40 USD
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