Masters in Biomedical Engineering in USA

Our interdisciplinary Master of Science in Bioengineering is designed for (1) students with a BS in engineering or physics who would like to continue or move their careers in the direction of bioengineering; (2) students who would like to strengthen their academic credentials/portfolios prior to applying to medical school; and (3) workers in the biotech industry who would like to strengthen their technical background, broaden future employment opportunities, and/or re-direct their specific expertise.

Concentration 1: Biomedical Devices and Bioimaging
This concentration is appropriate for students interested in the design of biomedical devices, as well as biomedical imaging and signal processing.

Concentration 2: Cell and Tissue Engineering
The cell and tissue engineering concentration is appropriate for students interested in molecular, cell, and tissue engineering.

Concentration 3: Biomechanics
Students who join the biomechanics concentration will cover multiscale mechanics, including whole-body movement, mechanical properties of biomaterials, and fluid mechanics of physiological fluids.

Biomedical engineering at UB is a vibrant, growing department that spans the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical sciences. The Department of Biomedical Engineering offers both MS and PhD degrees. The MS program is designed to provide a fundamental/research-oriented program of advanced study for students wishing to enhance their knowledge and understanding within a specialized discipline.

Biomedical engineering is at the forefront of medicine’s technologic revolution; its many successes have raised expectations for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. Faculty at Stony Brook University have been active contributors to the cutting edge of this technology, and our University is building on internationally acclaimed strengths in Bioelectromagnetics, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Biotechnology, Tissue Engineering, Instrumentation and Medical Imaging. These disciplines thrive through active interdisciplinary collaborations among the faculty in the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Medicine, and the College of Arts and Sciences, all of which are in close proximity. This ongoing biomedical research, combined with unique facilities at the University, Brookhaven National Laboratory, and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory have helped distinguish Stony Brook as a superb resource for education in both the engineering and health sciences. With these intellectual and physical resources, the program in Biomedical Engineering is positioned to provide a rigorous, cross-disciplinary graduate training and research environment for our students.

This is a very exciting time for Biomedical Engineering. New areas are opening each day, ranging from the engineering of tissues to making outer space habitable for mankind. It is an excellent time to begin your studies in Biomedical Engineering and we believe you will find Stony Brook a superb place to train. Our faculty is diverse, our commitment is high, and our facilities are unique. If there are any questions which we might address, please do not hesitate to contact us directly.

The Graduate Program in Biomedical Engineering at Stony Brook University trains individuals with baccalaureate degrees in engineering, applied mathematics, and the sciences to provide them with the synthesis, design, and analysis skills necessary to contribute effectively to the advancement of technology in health and medical care. The M.S. and Ph.D. degree programs are specifically designed to provide graduate students and engineering professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to transfer recent developments in the basic sciences into commercially viable products and processes. Training of the student is accomplished by exposing the individual to the biology, engineering, and business concepts critical to succeeding in the biomedical research and development environment.

Training in Biomedical Engineering is directed by faculty from the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences, the School of Medicine, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Health Sciences Center, as well as from the Brookhaven National Laboratory and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Thesediverse faculty provide a spectrum of research opportunities. Breadth and depth of exposure is a hallmark of the program, and one which we believe emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary, collaborative approaches to real-world engineering problems in biology and medicine. Graduate training includes course instruction, participation in seminar courses, and extensive involvement in selected projects emphasizing synthesis and design skills. The graduate program is based in the Bioengineering Building, on West Campus, and in close proximity to the University Hospital, the Basic Sciences, Engineering, and Business Schools.

The Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering prepares students to conduct research involving the application of engineering to biological systems.

• Examples of research projects are sensors to detect specific biological molecules or pathogens in food or water, imaging of cells or proteins, conformation of biological molecules at membrane surfaces, controlling the interaction of microbes and cells with surfaces as well as environmental risk assessment modeling.
• Alliances with several governmental agencies and other organizations:
  • Instrumentation Laboratories, the Jackson Laboratory, IDEXX, MDI Biological Labs, and Eastern Maine Medical Center, increase research opportunities related to genetics and biomedical issues in engineering. Cooperation with the Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology gives access to tools related to surface analysis.

The master's program in biomedical engineering is designed to further your skills and understanding of engineering and life sciences, while encouraging you to explore specializations within the field. 

Students benefit from a variety of research opportunities, a supportive environment and a flexible curriculum. All graduate classes are offered in the evening, so that you can continue to work while pursuing your degree. Classes are also available to stream online for part-time students.

If you'd like to get more involved with research or teaching, graduate assistantships are available.

Are you interested in a 21st-century career in a growing and cutting edge field? Do you want to make improvements in the quality of life for many people by helping find solutions to complex scientific and medical problems?

The master of science in biomedical engineering provides a foundation for a highly trained work force to become leaders who support economic development, industry, and academia.

Biomedical engineering integrates science with biology and medicine to solve clinical problems. Biomedical engineers are involved in the development of many types of medical procedures and devices such as prosthesis, pacemakers, implantable defibrillators, dialysis machines, and MRI imaging systems. They also take part in biomedical research and the development of biomaterials, bioelectronics, and biomechanics, including tissue generation and bioengineering blood vessels and organs.

Biomedical engineering is the application of mathematics and physics to solve healthcare problems. You'll be an engineer who is familiar with medical and clinical terminology making you suitable to work with clinicians.

Our biomedical engineering master's students are part of a biomedical research and device development team at the UND College of Engineering & Mines. You'll help launch the next generation of medical breakthroughs that can improve the healthcare outcomes of lives all around the world.  

Advance health science. Reimagine medical treatments. Engineer new devices. The master of science degree in Bioengineering makes it possible with a cutting-edge curriculum taught by internationally recognized faculty experts. Concentrations in biomedical engineering and synthetic biology create specialized paths of study.

Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary endeavor, and new discoveries and technological advances require a variety of experimental and computational approaches. Our unique positioning within the Johns Hopkins Whiting School of Engineering and the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine provides students and faculty with opportunities to engage with other leading engineers, scientists, and physicians. Together, we are developing the disruptive technologies that will transform the practice of medicine and improve human health. Many of these technologies are currently used in the clinic to diagnose and treat diseases, from cardiac arrhythmias and sepsis to Alzheimer’s and cancer. Examples of Hopkins BME advances include new drug delivery methods, diagnostic imaging devices, artificial organs and orthopedic implants, prosthetic limbs, and patient-specific quantitative models of disease.

LTU biomedical engineering faculty have expertise in biomechanics, tissue engineering, bioMEMS, and biomedical devices, and can partner with you on applied research and design projects.

Lawrence Tech’s signature combination of theory and practice is designed to provide you with enhanced knowledge of specialized tools and technologies, the ability to formulate and solve advanced engineering problems, design systems or processes, and evaluate complex systems and newly created knowledge. Your elective courses provide you a wide spectrum of topics so that you can tailor your degree to fit your interests.

You will also have the option to complete either a design project or a master’s research thesis for your engineering capstone experience.

Both the Master of Science and Master of Engineering degrees are designed for students who would like to advance their knowledge and expertise in biomedical engineering. These programs are intended to broaden students' knowledge of the field in preparation for the biomedical technology industry or a PhD program. The Master of Science program requires completion of 8 three-credit courses and 6 thesis research credits. The eight courses include three core courses, selected from a choice of four, and five technical electives, which should be chosen to meet the student’s research and career objectives. The Master of Engineering program requires completion of 10 three-credit courses: three core courses, selected from a choice of four, and seven elective courses. The seven elective courses are chosen to meet the student's career objectives.

From advances in chemotherapy to innovative prosthetics, medical technology continues to advance, giving patients new options for living healthier, longer lives. Thousands of technological breakthroughs are the result of biomedical engineers rising to meet the needs of medical professionals and the communities they serve. Students interested in this exciting career can find advanced knowledge and experience through one of Florida Tech’s biomedical engineering graduate programs. Whether you want a career in medicine or in the rapidly growing biotechnology industry, an advanced degree from Florida Tech ensures academic choices, entrepreneurship options, and practicing partnerships.

The goal of the MS program in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Miami is to prepare students for successful careers in the biomedical industry, academia, or government (FDA, US Patent Office), or for further study in doctoral or health-related programs.

The educational objective of the program is to provide students with the technical and intellectual skills required to solve complex technical or scientific problems at the interface of engineering and medicine or biology.