Program Overview

Master of Science in Medical Devices and Biomaterials

The Master of Science in Medical Devices and Biomaterials program is designed to provide education and training relevant to the design and development of medical devices. The program places special emphasis on principles of engineering design methodology, computational and modeling aspects of medical devices, and design and use of biomaterials in medical devices. Students are encouraged to apply for internship and co-op opportunities.

Admission Requirements

• A minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA in an engineering or science bachelor’s program is required for admission.
• Candidates should have prior coursework that demonstrates proficiency in math.
• The admission requirements for the degree include a relevant undergraduate degree with the following minimum requirements:
  • An earned GPA of 3.0
  • GRE composite score of 300
  • Quantitative score of 80%
  • 2 semesters of Calculus
  • 1 semester of Differential Equations

Program Requirements

Overview of Requirements

• Minimum Credits Required: 30
• Maximum 400-Level Credit: 12
• Maximum 500-Level Credit: 30
• Maximum Transfer Credit: 9
• Maximum 700-Level Credit: 0

Course List

Core Courses

Choose a minimum of 9 credit hours from this list:

• BME 595: Seminar in Biomedical Engineering (1 credit hour)
• or BME 490: Senior Seminar
• BME 500: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering (2 credit hours)
• BME 525: Introduction to Medical Devices, BioMEMS and Microfluidics (3 credit hours)
• or BME 425: Introduction to Medical Devices, BioMEMS and Microfluidics
• BME 526: Advanced Biomedical Engineering Design (3 credit hours)
• BME 553: Advanced Quantitative Physiology (3 credit hours)
• or BME 453: Quantitative Physiology
• CHE 580: Biomaterials (3 credit hours)

Specializations

Choose a specialization in Medical Devices & Product Design or Biomaterials & Cellular Systems (21 credit hours).

Medical Devices & Product Design Specialization

• Specialization Core: Choose a minimum of 12 credit hours
  • BME 502: Introduction to Regulatory Science for Engineers (3 credit hours)
  • BME 516: Biotechnology for Engineers (3 credit hours)
  • BME 517: Technologies for Treatment of Diabetes (3 credit hours)
  • or BME 417: Technologies for Treatment of Diabetes
  • IDX 504: Prototyping Methods (1.5 credit hours)
  • IDN 558: Innovation Narratives (1.5 credit hours)
  • IDX 560: Introduction to Design Thinking (3 credit hours)
  • IDX 562: Multidisciplinary Innovation (3 credit hours)
  • BUS 510: Strategic Management (3 credit hours)
  • MBA 529: Social Entrepreneurship (3 credit hours)
• Open Electives: Up to 6 credit hours of Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Biomaterials & Cellular Systems Specialization

• Specialization Core: Choose a minimum of 12 credit hours
  • BME 518: Reaction Kinetics for Biomedical Engineering (3 credit hours)
  • or BME 418: Reaction Kinetics for BME
  • BME 523: Cell Biomechanics: Principles and Biological Processes (3 credit hours)
  • or BME 423: Cell Biomechanics: Principles and Biological Processes
  • BME 524: Quantitative Aspects of Cell and Tissue Engineering (3 credit hours)
  • or BME 424: Quantitative Aspects of Cell and Tissue Engineering
  • BME 529: Design of Pharmaceutical Protein Formulations (3 credit hours)
  • BME 582: Advanced Mass Transport for Biomedical Engineers (3 credit hours)
  • or BME 482: Mass Transport for Biomedical Engineers
  • CHE 538: Polymerization Reaction Engineering (3 credit hours)
  • CHE 555: Polymer Processing (3 credit hours)
  • or CHE 455: Polymer Processing
  • CHE 585: Drug Delivery (3 credit hours)
• Open Electives: Up to 6 credit hours of Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Additional Requirements

• If you select the specialization in Biomaterials & Cellular Systems, you must take at least one of BME 525 or CHE 580 from the core courses list.
• At least 3 credit hours must be from BME.
• Advisor approval is required for an independent research project to fulfill credit hour requirements.
• It is recommended to take IDX 504 and IDN 558 together.
• It is recommended that you complete IDX 504 & IDN 558 and/or IDX 560 prior to IDX 562.
• You are encouraged to consider courses from the core list or courses from the other specialization core list. Other options include MATH 400:599, BIOL 400:599, CHEM 400:599, PHYS 400:599, BME 400:599, CAE 400:599, CS 400:599, CHE 400:599, MMAE 400:599, ECE 400:599, and ENGR 400:599. Excluding 591 courses from all disciplines. The total number of BME 594 + BME 597 credit hours cannot exceed 6. Advisor approval is required for all courses not listed in the core, or specializations of this program (MS-MDB).