Program Overview

Program Overview

The online master's in biomedical engineering at Colorado State University is a coursework-only degree that provides a transdisciplinary focus on improving health, fighting disease, and aiding persons with disabilities. This program is uniquely positioned to offer educational strengths in engineering, the sciences, and animal and human medicine. Students gain a foundation in biomedical engineering in a flexible online format designed for working professionals.

Program Details

• The program requires a minimum of 30 semester credits.
• The curriculum is divided into four categories: Core, Foundation, Depth, and Breadth.
• Core courses develop a broad foundation in biomedical engineering.
• Foundation courses expand knowledge of a particular interest area.
• Depth courses provide in-depth knowledge of a specialty area.
• Breadth courses focus on advanced and applied mathematics.

Admission Requirements

• Applicants must have a B.S. in engineering, life sciences, or natural sciences from a regionally accredited institution.
• A GPA of 3.0 or higher in engineering or life science courses is required.
• Prerequisite courses include Calculus 1, 2, and 3, Ordinary Differential Equations, Physics 1 and 2 (calculus-based), and at least one semester of Life Science (biology, physiology, etc.).

Curriculum

Core Courses

• BIOM 570: Bioengineering (3 credits)
• BIOM 576: Quantitative Systems Physiology (4 credits)

Foundation Courses

• BIOM 525: Cell/Tissue Engineering (3 credits)
• BIOM 526: Biological Physics (3 credits)
• BIOM 531: Materials Engineering (3 credits)
• BIOM 537: Biomedical Signal Processing (3 credits)
• BIOM 573: Structure and Function of Biomaterials (3 credits)

Depth Courses

• BIOM 431: Biomedical Signal and Image Processing (3 credits)
• BIOM 532: Material Issues in Mechanical Design (3 credits)
• BIOM 579: Cardiovascular Biomechanics (3 credits)
• BIOM 592: Seminar (1 credit)
• CBE 430: Process Control and Instrumentation (3 credits)
• ECE 512: Digital Signal Processing (3 credits)
• MECH 502: Advanced/Additive Manufacturing Engineering (3 credits)
• MECH 530: Advanced Composite Materials (3 credits)
• MECH 543: Biofluid Mechanics (3 credits)

Breadth Courses

• BIOM 592: Seminar (1 credit)
• MATH 522: Random Walks (3 credits)
• MATH 560: Linear Algebra (3 credits)
• MATH 569A: Linear Algebra for Data Science: Matrices and Vectors Spaces (1 credit)
• MATH 569B: Linear Algebra for Data Science: Geometric Techniques for Data Reduction (1 credit)
• MATH 569C: Linear Algebra for Data Science: Matrix Factorizations and Transformations (1 credit)
• MATH 569D: Linear Algebra for Data Science: Theoretical Foundations (1 credit)
• STAR 511: Experimental Design and Data Analysis for Researchers I (4 credits)
• STAR 513: Regression Models for Researchers (2 credits)
• STAR 531: Generalized Regression Models for Researchers (2 credits)

Faculty

The program features a diverse faculty with expertise in various areas of biomedical engineering, including:

• David Bark, Assistant Professor
• Seth Dillard, Associate Teaching Professor
• Matt Kipper, Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Professor
• Diego Krapf, Associate Professor
• David A. Prawel, Senior Research Scientist
• Stuart A. Tobet, Professor
• Chris Weinberger, Assistant Professor
• Jesse Wilson, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Advisory Board

The curriculum is shaped with input from an advisory board of industry leaders, including:

• Larry Blankenship, Director, Colorado Bioscience Association
• Dennis Bruner, Consultant
• Julie Dunn, Medical Director, Medical Center of the Rockies
• Gregory Florant, Emeritus Faculty, Department of Biology, CSU
• Ray Goodrich, Executive Director, Infectious Disease Research Center at CSU
• Gary Johnson, President of the Surgical Group, Applied Medical
• Kirk Kindsfater, Medical Doctor, Orthopaedic Center of the Rockies
• Kendra Megget-Carr, Director, Department of Navy Technology Transfer Program Office
• Leigh Neumayer, Chair of Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine
• Simon Prakash, Executive VP of Product, EXO
• Tara Rutley, Orbital Reef Chief Scientist, Blue Origin
• Stephanie Salazar, Senior Sterile Device Engineer, Medtronic, Inc.
• Jeff Samson, M.I.D., Boulder iQ
• Dennis Schlaht, Vice President, Product Development and Marketing, ImpediMed, Inc.
• Steve Simske, Systems and Mechanical Engineering Professor, CSU College of Engineering
• Jay Srinivasan, Divisional Vice President, Abbott Informatics
• Nicole Whitmore, Engineering Manager, Terumo BCT

Why Choose CSU?

• Training to meet growing industry demand
• Instruction from expert faculty
• Education that helps you help others
• A program with an interdisciplinary approach
• A customizable curriculum
• Broad professional applicability

Application Dates

• Fall semester: June 1
• Spring semester: November 15

Tuition

• $964 per credit

Degree Awarded

• Master of Engineering with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering

Time Frame

• Varies based on intensity of study and previous coursework

Career Opportunities

• Biomedical electronics technician
• Biomedical engineer
• Biomedical engineering director
• Biomedical equipment technician (BMET)
• Biomedical manager
• Biomedical technician
• Clinical engineer
• Professor
• Research engineer
• Quality engineer
• Software engineer
• Researcher

Industries

• Pharmaceutical preparation manufacturing
• Biological product manufacturing
• Electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatus manufacturing
• Analytical lab instruments manufacturing
• Irradiation apparatus manufacturing
• Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing
• Medical, dental, and hospital equipment and supplies merchant wholesalers
• Engineering services
• Research and development in biotechnology
• Research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences

Quality Science Education Micro-Credential

• A unique, industry-focused program designed to equip students with essential knowledge in quality science, pharmaceutical, and drug-device industries.
• Consists of five courses, blending free industry-developed training from Pathway for Patient Health with CSU coursework.
• Ideal for students interested in quality science, pharmaceuticals, and drug-device industries.
• Provides critical skills to bridge educational gaps, improve job market readiness, and strengthen industry networks.