AMPED SUGS Program

BME/Academics/Graduate/Master’s/Advanced Medical Product Engineering and Development (AMPED)/AMPED SUGS Program

Information on AMPED as part of the Sequential Undergraduate-Graduate Studies Program

Students applying from outside of the University of Michigan should refer to the general information provided on the Apply page.

Eligible Departments:

Current University of Michigan undergraduate students in the following departments are eligible for SUGS:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cellular and Molecular Biomedical Science (CMBS)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Industrial and Operations Engineering
  • Materials Science and Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
  • Robotics

Before You Apply:

Make an appointment with Tara McQueen (tarac@umich.edu), AMPED Academic Advisor/Counselor, to discuss this program and ensure that it fits your career goals and plans.  A student may also be referred to a faculty graduate advisor for further assistance.
SCHEDULE AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT

Application Requirements:

  • Senior Standing (85+ hours)
  • Students may not begin SUGS if they need more than one course (no more than 4 credit hours) to complete the BSE
  • GPA of 3.2 or above
  • Biology 172 or 174 or AP biology credit for Biology 195
  • One Advanced Biology or Chemistry course* (ex, microbiology, immunology, genetics, organic chemistry, or biochemistry) *For students in Biomedical Engineering, BME 221, 418, or 419 will fulfill this requirement.

The GRE is not required and will not be accepted with the application.

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is waived for students who have already taken it.

SUGS Application Deadlines:

AMPED only admits for the Fall term. Completed SUGS applications are reviewed on a rolling basis each month until the program capacity has been met. Rolling application deadlines are:

  • February 1
  • March 1
  • April 1
  • May 1 – final deadline to apply

Students are encouraged to apply early. Admission is not guaranteed. Biomedical Engineering faculty will review your application.

Preparing Your Application:

SUGS program applicants need to provide:

  • Personal Statement
  • Academic Statement of Purpose (please address your interest in the AMPED program and how it will help you attain your career and educational objectives)
  • Name and email address for two faculty members who will write letters of recommendation (a third letter is optional)
  • Unofficial University of Michigan transcript
  • Application Fee

APPLY TO AMPED THROUGH THE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

**Make sure you choose the SUGS AMPED program.