Program Overview

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Biomedical Engineering (MS)

The MS program in Biomedical Engineering at New York University's Tandon School of Engineering is a multi-disciplinary field that combines coursework from Tandon's engineering departments with research opportunities with Biomedical Engineering faculty from across NYU. This program is designed to create a degree path that matches a student's Biomedical Engineering career objectives.

Program Description

Biomedical Engineering (BME) is behind some of the most important medical breakthroughs today. Engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and physicians work together to develop artificial organs, internal and external prosthetics, multiple imaging modalities, and diagnostic and therapeutic devices. BME has significantly contributed to improved healthcare and quality of life.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of 30 credits, comprising:

• Core Requirements:
  • BE-GY 6103: Anatomy, Physiology, & Biophysics I (3 credits)
  • BE-GY 6473: Applied Mathematics and Statistics for Biomedical Engineering 1 (3 credits)
  • BE-GY 6503: Biomedical Instrumentation 1 (3 credits)
• Biomedical Engineering (BME) Electives: Select 9 credits from the following list:
  • BE-GY 6113: Anatomy, Physiology, & Biophysics II
  • BE-GY 6203: Biomedical Imaging I
  • BE-GY 6303: Bio-optics
  • BE-GY 6353: Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering
  • BE-GY 6403: Digital Signal Processing I
  • BE-GY 6453: Probability and Stochastic Processes
  • BE-GY 6513: Biomedical Device Design and Development
  • BE-GY 6523: Biomems and Microfluidics
  • BE-GY 6723: Natural Polymers and Materials
  • BE-GY 6763: Rehabilitation Engineering
  • BE-GY 6803: Biomaterials: Engineering Principles and Design Consideration
  • BE-GY 8203: Biomedical Modeling, Estimation and Control
  • BE-GY 9443: Tissue Engineering
  • BE-GY 9453: Engineering Tissue Regeneration
  • BE-GY 9603: Neural and Physiological Signal Processing
  • BE-GY 9753: Bioethics Seminar
• Flexible Electives: Select 6 credits of flexible electives, which can be from the BME electives list above or the out-of-department list below.
• Out-of-Department Courses:
  • BT-GY 6063: Immunology: Concepts, Mechanisms and Applications in Biotechnology
  • BT-GY 9433: Protein Engineering
  • ECE-GY 6123: Image and Video Processing
  • ECE-GY 6143: Machine Learning
  • ECE-GY 6483: Real Time Embedded Systems
  • ROB-GY 6423: Interactive Medical Robotics
• Experiential Learning Tracks: Each student must complete one of the following Experiential Learning Tracks.
  • Guided Studies Track: Requires 6 credits of the Guided Studies course, 3 credits per term for two consecutive terms.
  • Research Track: Requires 6 credits of the Research course, 3 credits per term for two consecutive terms.
  • Thesis Track: Requires 6 credits of the MS Thesis course, 3 credits per term for two consecutive terms.
• Colloquium and Seminar: Students must enroll in and attend the colloquium lecture series with distinguished invited speakers at least two semesters, and participate and enroll in the seminar for professional development at least two semesters.

Sample Plan of Study

The sample plan of study is as follows:

• 1st Semester/Term:
  • BE-GY 6103: Anatomy, Physiology, & Biophysics I (3 credits)
  • BE-GY 6473: Applied Mathematics and Statistics for Biomedical Engineering (3 credits)
  • BE-GY 9730: Colloquium in Biomedical Engineering (0 credits)
  • BME Elective (3 credits)
• 2nd Semester/Term:
  • BE-GY 6503: Biomedical Instrumentation (3 credits)
  • BE-GY 9730: Colloquium in Biomedical Engineering (0 credits)
  • BME Elective (3 credits)
  • BME Elective (3 credits)
• 3rd Semester/Term:
  • BE-GY 871X: Guided Studies in Biomedical Engineering (3 credits)
  • BE-GY 9740: Seminar in Biomedical Engineering (0 credits)
  • Flexible Elective (3 credits)
  • Flexible Elective (3 credits)
• 4th Semester/Term:
  • BE-GY 871X: Guided Studies in Biomedical Engineering (3 credits)
  • BE-GY 9740: Seminar in Biomedical Engineering (0 credits)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will:

1. Have established a fundamental understanding of the biological sciences and advanced math principles, and various fields of biomedical engineering key concepts and applications.
2. Be provided with exposure to laboratory and practical research opportunities, and enable them to develop innovative problem-solving techniques in the field of biomedical engineering.
3. Have oral and written presentation capabilities for professional preparation and career development.

Policies

Program Policies

Experiential Learning Policies

• Internship Substitutions: Students may count up to 3 credits of internship courses toward the Guided Studies Track or Research Track.

Credit Limitations

• Per Term Limit: Only with prior approval from the academic adviser should a student enroll in more than 3 credits of either BE-GY 871X, BE-GY 873X, or BE-GY 997X in a single semester.
• Overall Limit: Students may take no more than 6 credits of BE-GY 871X or BE-GY 873X. Students may take no more than 9 credits of BE-GY 997X. No more than a total of 9 credits of Experiential Learning (EL) courses, including internship courses, may be taken.

Mutually Exclusive Tracks

The EL tracks are mutually exclusive. Students may only choose one track.

NYU Policies

University-wide policies can be found on the New York University Policy pages.

Tandon Policies

Additional academic policies can be found on the Tandon academic policy page.