What are the prerequisite courses?
1 year of General Chemistry (Chem 1A and Chem 1B)*
1 year of Physics (Phys 70 and Phys 71)*
Strength of Materials (CE 112)
Intro to Materials Engineering (MatE 25)*
Circuit Analysis (EE 98)*
Ordinary Differential Equations (Math 133A)
Anatomy (Biol 65)*
This is a general set of prerequisites. Those courses that have already been taken do not need to be repeated. Please check your transcripts to verify the courses you have taken.
Those courses marked with an * are lower division courses and may be taken at any community college.
Any of these courses may be taken at any other university as well.
You may also take these courses at SJSU through Open University to save time.
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Can I apply to the Master of Science in Engineering Program before fulfilling all the prerequisite courses?
Yes, you can, as long as you have a B.S. in an engineering discipline, chemistry or physics, and meet the MSE Program requirement of a minimum GPA of 2.75 or higher in your last 60 semester units.
How much does the MSE in Biomedical Devices Specialization program cost?
The cost will vary depending upon your residency status. It will also vary depending on the number of semesters it takes you to complete the program. Please consult SJSU’s Fees and Financial Information site.
Do you offer financial aid and/or scholarships?
Visit the Financial Aid & Scholarship Office for information.
Is the TOEFL required if my medium of instruction was English?
If you claim to have had English medium, you must provide proof by submitting an “English Medium Letter” to the Graduate Studies & Research (GSR) office before posted document deadlines. GSR will only accept letters from your conferring University Registrar's Office with the detailed information that follows:
• State years of attendance
• State degree program
The letter must be from your Undergraduate B.S. program (3 or more years of instruction). All letters are verified and reviewed by GSR before a waiver for the TOEFL is granted.
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What is the minimum TOEFL score required?
The minimum TOEFL score required for admission is 550 for the paper-based test or 213 for the computer-based test. If you have already taken the TOEFL, you will need to submit an original color copy of your results.
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Do I need to submit my transcripts if I graduated from SJSU?
If you received your Bachelor’s degree from SJSU, you are not required to submit your original SJSU transcripts unless you graduated in the 70s or 80s.
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What is the application deadline?
Please visit the Graduate Studies & Research website for domestic applicants and international applicants.
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Are the Biomedical Devices courses offered online? Off-campus?
All our courses are offered on campus at this time. Off-campus and/or on-line delivery is being considered for the future. Please consult the Specialization Area Coordinator for further information on this subject.
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Can I attend the Biomedical Devices program part-time or on evenings only?
The program is designed to accommodate working professionals. Practically all graduate level classes are held in the late afternoon or evenings, meeting either once a week for three hours or two times a week for 1.5 hours each time.
However, depending upon the prerequisites that are needed, there could be some times when you have to take a class that meets during the day. The prerequisites are typically undergraduate level classes and these are usually scheduled during the day so as to avoid scheduling conflicts with graduate classes. Every effort is usually made to schedule these classes either early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
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Do you accept students for the Spring semester?
Yes, we do.
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Do you accept students for the Summer semester?
No, we only accept students for the Fall or Spring semesters. If you are interested in beginning during the summer, the best way to do this is to take the summer classes through Open University and apply for Fall admission.
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How do I apply to the MSE program?
To apply, go to CSU Mentor.
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Can I still apply if my GPA is lower than 2.75?
While we request a minimum overall GPA of 2.75, other application documents can supplement a low GPA. Therefore, a slightly lower GPA should not prevent you from applying to the program. You are encouraged to contact the Specialization Area Coordinator, Professor Guna Selvaduray, to discuss your specific situation.
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For additional information, contact Professor Guna Selvaduray, Specialization Area Coordinator by phone at 408-924-3874 or by email at gunas@email.sjsu.edu
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