Biomedical Engineering M.S.

Master’s Programs

Master of Science

The Biomedical Engineering M.S. degree can be obtained with or without a thesis. There are three possible M.S. degree options: M.S. with Thesis, M.S. with Project and Coursework-only M.S. The latter option is recommended for students who do not plan further graduate studies. The thesis and project options are advised for students who plan to obtain a higher graduate degree or have a strong interest in research. The master’s thesis should contribute new knowledge to the field of study and is reviewed by the Masters’ committee and submitted to the OGE for review.

Students pursuing the M.S. (with or without thesis) must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours. The minimum number of credits for coursework for a M.S. with thesis is 24 and 26 for a non-thesis M.S. At least four BME classes at the 6000-level are required for the coursework and no more than two classes at the 4000-level can be included. Additionally, one course in the life sciences (biology or physiology) and one course in advanced math are required. In consultation with their adviser, students must develop a Plan of Study that satisfactorily meets Institute requirements and Departmental requirements.