Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering Graduate Certificate

Applicants to this program must have:

• B.S. in engineering, life sciences, or natural sciences from a regionally accredited institution
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in engineering or life science courses
• Calculus 1, 2, and 3
• Ordinary Differential Equations
• Physics 1 and 2 (calculus-based preferred)
• At least one semester of Life Science (biology, physiology, etc.)

Note that meeting the minimum department standards does not ensure admission to the program. Admission to Colorado State University graduate programs is based on a number of factors, including prior academic and professional experience and the personal statement.

While it is not required, it is recommended that you contact us in advance of submitting application materials. Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online.

Two letters of recommendation

• You will provide information about your recommenders in the online application. CSU will contact them with instructions and a link to a secure form they will submit on your behalf.

Statement of purpose

• Your purpose for pursuing graduate education and how it will contribute to your long-term goals and career plans
• Why you have selected Colorado State University as the place to pursue your graduate studies
• A description of teaching, research/creative, or other academic work you have engaged in relevant to the qualifications.

Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.

• Select “Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering (Certificate) – Distance” when choosing the Program of Study. (Note: You must first select "Certificate" at the top.)

Request one official transcript from the institution where you earned your bachelor’s degree. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.

Electronic (preferred):
Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial.

Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.

Mail (if necessary)
Graduate Admissions
Colorado State University – Office of Admissions
1062 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062

View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.

Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.

Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.

Learn more about English language proficiency requirements.