Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Our one-year, non-thesis master’s degree program provides a strong foundation in biomedical engineering, enabling you to apply your skills across a broad range of disciplines in both academia and industry.The non-thesis M.S. is a 32-credit program that can be completed in one year for a faster path to a great career. The program is ideal for engineers with a B.S. degree who wish to gain a deeper understanding of biomedical engineering practice and explore a number of research opportunities.Our program introduces students to a variety of research interests and provides training in:Medical device designBiomechanicsBiomedical health systemsAnd many moreSuccessful graduates are positioned to become leaders in industry or may choose to use the experience as a segue to apply to biomedical engineering doctoral programs.

Prior to beginning the program, all applicants must have obtained a bachelor of science degree or equivalent from an accredited university or institution. Engineering, science, mathematics and life science degrees are strongly preferred.Course RequirementsAll applicants must have successfully completed at least one programming course (preferably Matlab) and one differential equations course.GPAGPA expectations for applicants are 3.0 or higher. Lower scores will be considered under special circumstances or if other aspects of the application are deemed considerably strong.Letters of RecommendationTwo strong letters of recommendation are required in addition to the completed application. We recommend that these be submitted by a faculty member or mentor who knows you well and can attest to your work, research, or academic merit.