Biomedical Engineering, M.S.B.M.E.
The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering (M.S.B.M.E.) is designed for students who are interested in engineering careers at the intersection of engineering, biology, and medicine.
Admission and Financial Aid
Admission is based on undergraduate academic record, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and letters of recommendation for the candidate. Tuition waivers and stipends are available on a competitive basis.
Course Requirements for Master of Science
Thesis Option Requirements
A discovery-oriented thesis is required in accordance with the criteria listed in the graduate catalog general requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Work | 24 | |
| BME 5V99 | Master's Thesis | 6 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Non-Thesis Option Requirements
A 3 credit MS-level project to be completed under the supervision of a ME graduate faculty member that results in a project report submitted to the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Course Work | 27 | |
| EGR 5V98 | Master's Project | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Course work will be selected in consultation with the student’s advisor. Courses in the departments of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, or Environmental Science may be included in this total with consent of the advisor.