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Accelerated Master’s (SUGS) Application Deadlines

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling basis each month.

Fall term: Feb 1, March 1, April 1, May 1, and June 1 (International students must apply by May 1.)

Winter term: Sept 1, Oct 1, and Nov 1 (International students must apply by October 1.)

The SUGS program is open to students in any of the following undergraduate programs:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Cellular Molecular Biology: Biomedical Engineering Joint degree (CMB: BME)
  • Cellular Molecular Biology Studies (CMBS)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
  • Industrial and Operations Engineering
  • Material Science Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering & Radiological Sciences
  • Robotics

Before you apply:

Make an appointment with Tara McQueen (tarac@umich.edu), Master’s/SUGS 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 services.

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 (strictly enforced).
  • 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 BiomedE 221, 418, or 419 will fulfill this requirement.

Preparing Your Application

SUGS program applicants need to provide:

  • Personal statement
  • Statement of purpose
  • Names and email addresses for 3 three faculty who’ll write letters of recommendation
  • Application processing fee
  • GRE scores are not required for admission to the SUGS program or Biomedical Engineering M.S.E. and Ph.D. programs.
  • The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is waived for students who have already taken it.

Students with more than one major are not eligible for the SUGS program. Students may have more than one minor. Students must begin SUGS within 12 months of completing the BSE.

Admission is not automatic. Biomedical Engineering faculty will review your application.  Your statement of purpose, personal statement, and letters of recommendation are important parts of the admission decision. Be sure to select the BME SUGS program in the Rackham Application.

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