Biomedical Engineering MS

The Biomedical Engineering MS program offers a flexible, research-oriented curriculum that delves into advanced biomedical engineering principles. This program caters to students with a research-oriented mindset, allowing them the flexibility to explore various subjects before honing in on their specialization. By selecting their preferred topics, students can embark on advanced research in their chosen field. This degree gives graduates a competitive edge for laboratory positions in academia or industry, enhances their skill set and knowledge base for medical or dental school, and provides a stepping stone toward pursuing a doctoral program in biomedical engineering or related fields in engineering and biomedicine.

Required Core (6 credits)

BE 501LEC - Human Biology for Biomedical Engineers Credits: 3
BE 502LEC - Quantitative Analysis in Biomedical Engineering Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (24 credits)

Electives

Number of elective credits may vary depending on choice made to complete the culminating experience. Be sure to complete enough elective credit to reach 30 minimum total credit hours.

Select from any graduate level Biomedical Engineering (BE) courses and other School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) courses with approval from your academic advisor and Director of Graduate Studies (DGS).
A minimum of 12 credits must be from the Biomedical Engineering (BE) department, including BE 501 and BE 502 . More credits from BE are required based on the culminating experience chosen.
A maximum of 3 credits of BE 596 is allowed.
A maximum of 6 credits of BE 598 is allowed (BE 598 is reserved for exam students only).

Culminating Experience

BE 597TUT - Engineering Project Credits: 1-3
6 credits minimum for Project students
BE 599TUT - Master’s Research Credits: 1 - 6
9 credits minimum for Thesis students
Exam Credits: 0 (Exam students can take up to 6 credits of BE 598)

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

1) Ability to conduct guided research and project.

2) Ability to communicate effectively

3) Ability to understand and apply fundamental principles of the field.

4) Ability to recognize ethical responsibilities.

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).